What happens when a contract is terminated?

The short answer is...The terms of the contract control the transaction.

What happens in Bergen County when a civil default is filed and the plaintiff files a papers with the sheriff's office

They will not shut you down but they can take any money there and levy on the inventory.

My friend served 180 days in jail, fined over $100,000 as a result of judicial misconduct. He needs lawyer.

There is way too much in that fact scenario to discuss over the internet. Did anyone create a factual and chronological history of what happened...

Can an employer require an employee pay for damage to company property?

That may depend on whether it was intentional/reckless or negligent? He should have insurance for that.

Yes, whether he agrees is another story. What does your lease say?

I have a lease on a car my sons mother uses. I want to turn the car in. Can I be legally bound to let her keep it?

File a criminal complaint against her for theft. If she refuses to give you your car, she is stealing it.

My former employer lied to unemployment about my termination; what can I do about it.

File an appeal.

A landlord gives out one key to her home to renters but does not give out a key to the top lock. is that lawful or unlawful?

It does not sound like she locked you out yet.

Should the holes in the basement apartment being rented be covered by the landlord?

Did you get him to include that in the lease...If so, he should fix it.

Is my landlord responsible for major appliances?

Look at your lease.