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Learn about the Covid-19 impact on court procedures, access to government assistance, and more.
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Consumer, Credit, and Debt Issues
Grace Periods Extended for Insurance Premiums During COVID-19
Courts
Current COVID Operational Adjustments Announced on Vicinage Webpages
How Will I Know When NJ Courts and Agencies Return to Normal Operations?
How to Set Up an Account with the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) System to File Family Law Documents in Superior Court
Criminal Charges and Convictions
Supreme Court Orders the Release of Certain Low-Level Inmates from County Jails
Prisoner Reentry and COVID-19: Update, Challenges and Strategies
Discrimination
Bias and COVID-19
Family and Relationships
Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) During Coronavirus
Dealing with Domestic Violence During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Preparing for an Online Final Restraining Order Hearing? Let Us Help
The Impact of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on Families Involved with the Child Welfare System
Government Aid and Services
NJ Department of Human Services Initiatives During the COVID-19 Outbreak
NJ SNAP and Covid-19 Updates
SNAP Benefit Changes
FEMA Now Covers COVID-19 Funeral Expenses
Health Care
Medicaid Terminations Barred During Coronavirus Emergency
Federal Payments from the CARES Act Not Countable for Medicaid/CHIP
Health Care Options After Job Loss
Open Enrollment for Marketplace Health Insurance Plans Extended to May 15, 2021
Housing
Updates for Tenants in Certain Types of Affordable Housing
Updates on COVID-19 Mortgage and Foreclosure Relief
Frequently Asked Questions for Tenants, Hotel/Motel Residents, and Other Occupants During COVID-19
FAQ - What can I do if I am illegally locked out or if the property owner resorting to illegal tactics to get me out?
FAQ - Did/Does the landlord have to wait to file an eviction complaint against me under the C.A.R.E.S. Act?
FAQ - Are there any additional protections for tenants in subsidized housing during the pandemic?
FAQ - Are there any rental assistance programs created or expanded in response to the pandemic?
FAQ - Can my rent be increased during the pandemic?
FAQ - Can my utilities be shut off during the pandemic?
Jobs and Employment
Coronavirus and Work—Frequently Asked Questions
Legislation to Prohibit Employers from Terminating or Refusing to Reinstate an Employee Who Misses Work Due to an Infectious Disease
COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Paid Family and Medical Leave
Coronavirus and Unemployment
Military and Veterans
Information for Veterans in New Jersey Concerning Coronavirus
Department of Veterans Affairs Will Provide COVID-19 Vaccine to All Veterans and Their Spouses
School and Learning
Education Updates During COVID-19
Social Security Disability/SSI
SSA Provides Guidance and New Contact Options During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Social Security Phone Hearings During Covid-19
Taxes
Taxpayer Rights and the COVID-19 Virus
Didn’t Receive Your Economic Stimulus Payment
Federal Economic Impact Payments Are Now Available: Here’s What You Need to Know
Utilities
Help With Your Utility Bills: New Jersey’s Utility Assistance Programs and Extended COVID Shutoff Protections
Non-Legal Resources
COVID-19 Health and Mental Health Resources (from Mental Health Association in New Jersey)
NJ Family Assistance Center (from the American Red Cross)
New Jersey Hope and Healing—A resource for emotional support during COVID-19 (from the Mental Health Association in New Jersey)
Monmouth/Ocean County residents can find food pantries by sending a text message, thanks to N.J. food bank (from nj.com)
State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal (from nj.gov)
COVID‐19 Testing Sites in New Jersey (from NJ.gov)
Covid-19 Information by County
General Covid-19 Resources for New Jersey
Communities Coming Together: The COVID-19 Response in New Jersey (from the New Jersey Organizing Project)
Outside Links
Consumer, Credit, and Debt Issues
BBB Tips on COVID-19: Don’t Panic, Be Safe, and Avoid Scams (from the Better Business Bureau)
Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents (from the U.S. Dept. of Education)
Student Loan Repayment During the Coronavirus (from the Student Borrower Protection Center)
Questions and Answers about the Third Economic Impact Payment (from IRS.gov)
200K N.J. residents with private student loans can now get financial help in coronavirus crisis (from NJ.com)
Free weekly credit reports through April 2022 (from annualcreditreport.com)
COVID-19 Information and Resources (from the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs)
Courts
U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of New Jersey Information regarding Court Operations & Procedures during COVID-19
NJ Courts COVID-19 Information Page (from NJ Courts)
Scheduled Court Hearings (from the NJ Courts)
Instructions for Participants in Remote Court Events (from NJ Courts)
Submit Court Documents Electronically (from NJ Courts)
Directive 06-21 COVID-19 – Protocol for Matters that Cannot Proceed in a Remote Format Without Consent (from NJ Courts)
U.S. District Court Covid-19 Public, Confirmed, or Suspected Case Information
U.S. District Court of New Jersey-Phase III Protocols
Directive #12-20 - Principles and Protocols for Virtual Court Operations During COVID-19; Access to Public Record; Posting of Events Guidance (from NJ.Courts)
Directive #18-20 Family - Entry of Default and Uncontested Dissolution Judgments Without Personal Appearances (divorce on the papers) (from NJ Courts)
NJ Appellate Cases During COVID-19 (from NJ Courts)
Directive #19-20 – Family – Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders – Procedure for Taking Applications Remotely (from NJ Courts)
Directive #20-20 – Special Civil Part – Landlord/Tenant Matters During COVID-19 (from NJ Courts)
Court Access: All state court locations will reopen to the public as of Monday, August 2, 2021. On-site staff presence will increase to 100% as of September 7, 2021
Criminal Charges and Convictions
COVID-19: Information for State Prisoners (from nj.gov)
Executive Order 124 (Establishing Medical Furlough Process from State Prison Facilities)
Disability
Valuable Resources to Help You Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis (From Disability Rights New Jersey)
Discrimination
Civil Rights and COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions (from the NJ Division on Civil Rights)
Family and Relationships
Find a Licensed Child Care Center
Executive Order #135 re: marriages, civil unions, and minor employment certification (from NJ.gov)
Amend a restraining order without an additional court appearance (from NJ Courts)
Government Aid and Services
NJ Department of Human Services: Novel Coronavirus Information
New Jersey Covid-19: Information Hub
January 24: Updated Message-OAL is not conducting in person hearings through end of June (from the NJ Office of Administrative Law
Third stimulus check update: How much will I get? Use our new calculator. (from NJ.com)
CDC Covid-19 Resources in Various Languages (from the CDC)
New Jersey to Launch Online Grocery Shopping for SNAP Recipients (from the NJ Department of Human Services)
Health Care
COVID-2019 (from the NJ Department of Health)
COVID-19 Vaccine (from nj.gov)
COVID-19 and Health Insurance FAQS (From NJ Department of Banking and Insurance)
COVID-19 and Telehealth and Telemedicine FAQs (From NJ Department of Banking and Insurance)
Housing
NHLP: Protecting Renter and Homeowner Rights During Our National Health Crisis (From the National Housing Law Project)
COVID-19 and Residential Mortgage Relief (from the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance)
Coronavirus Emergency: What Consumers Need to Know About Mortgage Relief, April 2020 (from the National Consumer Law Center)
COVID-19 Statutory and Regulatory Waivers for Public Housing (from HUD)
COVID-19 Housing Choice Voucher Program Regulatory Waivers Adopted (from the NJ Department of Community Affairs)
Covid-19 Short Term Rental Assistance Program (from NJ DCA)
Rent, mortgage assistance available for Camden County residents in need (from NJBiz)
Executive Order 246: Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Ending Moratorium on Utility Shutoffs, Establishes Six-Month Grace Period for All Customers
School and Learning
Parental Waivers for the Delivery of Remote or Virtual Special Education and Related Services (from the NJ Department of Education)
Social Security
All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020 (from the Social Security Administration)
SSA Coronavirus Website
Social Security Disability/SSI
SSI Recipients With No Qualifying Children Will Receive Automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments (from the Social Security Administration)
Taxes
IRS Extends Deadline for Filing and Paying Taxes to May 17
NJ Tax Filing Deadline Extended to May 17
Get my Stimulus Payment (from the U.S. Treasury Dept)
Coronavirus Tax Relief (from the U.S. Treasury Dept)
Utilities
N.J.’s major power companies won’t shut off service for non-payment during coronavirus outbreak (from NJ.com)
No one in N.J. will have their water shut off during coronavirus (from NJ.com)
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Cable and Telecommunications Providers from Terminating Internet and Voice Service (from nj.gov)
NJ companies offer free Wi-Fi to needy students amid coronavirus. Here's how to get it (from Northjersey.com)
Other Key Legal Developments
Gov. Murphy officially ends N.J.’s COVID health emergency. Here are the powers he loses and keeps (from NJ.com)
Governor extends public health emergency to May 15 (from NJ.gov)
NJ COVID-19 Executive Orders
New Jersey Passes Law to Temporarily Allow Remote Notarization
Coronavirus Pandemic Federal Relief Update for New Jerseyans: The American Rescue Plan Updated April 1, 2021
Listen to our new expungement podcast!
Important New Jersey Alert
FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARED FOR SOME NJ COUNTIES
Did You Recently Lose Unemployment Benefits? Help is available!
Tenants' Rights in New Jersey
Covid-19 Legal Updates
Interactive Guides and Form Creators
Interactive Application for Victims of Crime Compensation
Clearing Your Record Online
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September 2021 Looking Out for Your Legal Rights
Critical Housing & Utility Updates:
Evictions trials have begun
COVID utility protections extended
COVID eviction moratorium/protections changed
How to apply for rental assistance
Emergency housing vouchers
New law favors kinship care over foster care
Know your educational rights
Can Unemployment demand a refund?
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Divorce in New Jersey: A Self-Help Guide (read the instructions)
Divorce in New Jersey: A Self-Help Guide (order instructions and forms)
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