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Estate Planning on a Budget in New Jersey

Estate Planning on a Budget in New Jersey

Estate planning is often seen as something only necessary for the wealthy, but the reality is, everyone can benefit from having a plan in place. Whether you're young and just starting out or approaching retirement, having an estate plan ensures your wishes are followed and your loved ones are protected. In New Jersey, estate planning doesn’t have to be expensive, and with the right guidance, you can create a comprehensive plan on a budget. This article will walk you through the importance of estate planning, when to begin, what is involved, and how to save money along the way, as well as how Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) helps veterans who have no- and low-incomes in New Jersey with wills, powers of attorney (POA), and healthcare directives.

Modifying Child Support in New Jersey

Modifying Child Support in New Jersey

n New Jersey, both parents have a responsibility to support their child or children. Parents can come to an agreement about how much child support should be or they can ask the court to decide a fair amount.  The court will consider different factors such as each parents’ income, the number of children, the custodial arrangements, healthcare costs, and so on.

Once child support is set, it is not permanent meaning it can be changed. It is common for financial and other situations for parents to change after a child support obligation has been established. Either parent, whether receiving or paying, may request a child support modification when there has been a substantial change in circumstances.

Honoring Veterans with Pro Bono: Our Commitment on Veterans Day

Honoring Veterans with Pro Bono: Our Commitment on Veterans Day

This Veterans Day, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) honors the more than 18 million military veterans in the United States, 350,000 of whom reside in New Jersey. Veterans are the first to give of themselves and the last to ask for help they deserve. VLJ is dedicated to serving those who served and providing them with access to civil legal services. VLJ and its partners have dedicated resources, staff, and volunteers exclusively to serve veterans and meet their unmet civil legal needs not just on a holiday like Veterans Day, but every single day.