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0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Are NJ landlords responsible for interior paint alligator peeling, cracking, falling off occuring throughout the house?

Rental home has severe septic, moisture & mold issues throughout the entire home. Entire rooms, walls and ceilings, have paint peeling, cracking, falling off etc due primarily from moisture. Downstairs bathroom shower has a wall caving in with mold and upstairs bathroom (stand-up) shower... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: How do you obtain an Allodial title for my property here in NJ

Looking to put family home into a trust w Allodial title

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for New Jersey on
Q: In NJ, are there requirements for hyphenated names after marriage? Ex: Maiden-Spouse vs Spouse-Maiden.

We are being told by the DMV that Spouse-Maiden cannot be done with just a marriage certificate. We’ve already done the name change at Social Security. Any information would be appreciated.

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: doctors incresed my wifes fentalnol from 25 mg to 50 mg along with 200 of morphine....she wen into coma nd died in few d

doctors did not agree on dosage...she was ok with 25 mg fentynol....50mg and 200 mg morphine way too much..she could eat and talk with 25 mg

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: My mother 71 is in ill health with a slew of mental health and medical problems. My father 76 is her caregiver.

She is acting crazy yelling out the window, sitting on neighbors porches, leaves her front door wide open and yells at people who park in front of her house. She has been hospitalized many times has spent time at behavioral health facilities. She just keeps getting released to

Home. She... View More

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answered on Apr 20, 2024

Look for an attorney to help you file a petition for guardianship or conservatorship.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: Ex was awarded 1/2 my pension. He’s behind in child support. Will this be garnished if still unpaid when I retire?

He took half of my teachers pension in our divorce. His wages are already garnished. He is currently 20k behind with still 5 more years of child support to pay. When it comes to retirement at 55 (I am currently 45) and he still owes child support- will my pension still go to him or will it be... View More

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on Apr 20, 2024

Start with the presumption that his share of the pension will not be garnished. If there are arrears outstanding from his child support obligation, you need to file an application with the court and ask the court to enter an order imposing a garnishment on his share of your pension for repayment... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: In New Jersey, what are the laws for filing claims for surplus funds from a sheriff sale on behalf of the former owner?

Im looking to assist the people of New Jersey who have no idea they are entitled to surplus funds from a sheriff sale of their foreclosed homes, and I want to ensure I do so within the parameters of the law and with integrity. Would love to connect with lawyers willing to work with me to provide... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for New Jersey on
Q: My professor is trying to force me to do an in class presentation when i clearly got a note from dr saying to excuse me

My professor is trying to force me to do an in class presentation when i clearly got a note from dr saying to excuse me because of current trauma and mental health

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: wife was given 50mg fentynol and 200 mg morphine, went into coma and died doctors did not agree on dosage.....

25/100mg would have been more than enough for pain...intentional overdose

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 20, 2024

I'm very sorry for the loss of your wife. Based on the brief post, it seems likely you are wondering about your legal rights. You could try to set up a consult with med mal/wrongful death law firms to discuss further. Most firms that handle such cases offer free initial consults. In addition... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for New Jersey on
Q: What recourse do i have in regards to a return. Ordered a lawn tractor on line from manufacturer. item defective.

Ordered a lawn tractor on line from manufacturer, + paid shipping fee. Item arrived 2 weeks later after many delays with trucking co., after un crating found defect, oil leaking. Manufacturer will not answer phone. Have tried for mult days and have been put on hold for hours at a time. 1 week has... View More

Peter J. Weinman
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answered on Apr 19, 2024

Unfortunately, there's no great answer here. The cost to involve a lawyer will exceed the $500 you were hoping to save (and it won't make things happen any faster), and either way, you'd have no basis to sue anyone just because you need the money from the return before you can buy... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: son 39 stole 8 items from his Mom after her funeral....8 counts of petty larceny..one count of grand larceny

items locked in his room , trashed home, in therapy

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for New Jersey on
Q: doctors and nurses overdosed my wife with 50mg fentynol and 200 mg morphine...result coma and death.. death cert says

death cert says natural causues..not true..some doctors agreed with me ...overdose

Louis A Casadia
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answered on Apr 19, 2024

You should speak to a civil plaintiff attorney that specializes in medical Malpractice. Some of the bigger firms have lawyers on staff who are also medical professionals. Using you to request medical records on behalf of your wife they should be able to assess whether their is a viable case to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: son 39 stole laptop, cell phone, drugs, credit cards, debit cards, mass cards, keys the day of his moms funeral..

items are locked in his bedroom..no car, no job, no degree, no friends, in therapy

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: Hello, My x-wife and I have amicably agreed to a modification of alimony, how do I do that? Thanks.

I have been unemployed for +1yr but have recently taken a +50% decrease in salary to work. My x-wife and I have a great relationship and both agree to new terms. I just don't know how to file paperwork to make this happen.

Allison Kruk Ormond
Allison Kruk Ormond
answered on Apr 18, 2024

When spouses agree on a modification to their Final Judgment of Divorce (such as an agreement to modify alimony) they can memorialize that agreement in writing and file what’s called a consent order with the Court. Before filing, both parties should sign the written agreement indicating they... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: hello my old landlord refuses to give my security back

security was not deposited in the bank

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Animal / Dog Law and Sexual Harassment for New Jersey on
Q: I’m 24 and I live in a 1 bedroom apartment with my mom as I’m getting my doctorate. I got a loan through school to move

out, but I won’t get that money for another month. her son (my half brother) assaulted me for my whole childhood and a month ago threatened me, so I went to my local PD and ended up opening a case about it. They told me last night that he’s in jail and I guess he called my mom and she freaked... View More

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