Providing Critical Legal Information for Veterans and Their Families
Legal Services of Northwest New Jersey (LSNWNJ), in partnership with Community Hope, launched the Veterans Justice Initiative to deliver comprehensive legal support to veterans—including help with disability benefits, criminal record expungements, and driver's license restoration. As the program grew, LSNWNJ identified a pressing need: a single, accessible resource outlining the full range of legal protections and benefits available under state and federal law.
Our firm responded to that need by creating a Veterans Resource Manual. This comprehensive guide covers essential topics including:
- Disability compensation benefits for veterans, spouses, dependents, and parents
- Funeral and burial benefits
- Expungements and other considerations for justice-involved veterans
- New Jersey driver's license restoration
- Consumer protections and credit repair
- Bankruptcy under Chapters 7 and Chapter 13
- Public entitlements
- Taxation and family law matters
- Housing preferences, eviction protection, and reasonable accommodations
- Foreclosure protections
This resource will help veterans and their families navigate complex legal frameworks, access critical benefits, and secure the support they need to thrive.
