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I am interested in filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New Jersey due to approximately $600,000 in debt, primarily IRS-related, incurred before the 3-year non-dischargeable period, with taxes filed timely. In 2025, I moved from New Jersey to Texas and returned to New Jersey in September, so I'm... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2025
You need to relax first. Your health is too important. Second, in terms of the Median Income test, it depends on your household size. So a Single Person in NJ, can not have an Income (Gross) of over 84,257, while a Married Couple cant have over 102,903... If you have stopped working all the jobs... View More
My cousin was stopped by a police officer while driving without a license and received two tickets: one for driving without a license and another for driving with the lights off. She used her sister's name at the time of the stop but plans to rectify this in court. This is the first time she... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2025
It is going to depend on why she lied to the officer and why she gave her sister's name. It is going to depend on who you get to represent her and his/her relationship with the Prosecutor of that town. Please get her a lawyer familiar with that Towns Prosecutor
He has adhd,odd,anxiety,ocd, tourette and coordination problems
answered on Nov 27, 2024
I don’t know how old your child is so this is kind of generalized;
In New Jersey, a school can suspend a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for up to 10 consecutive school days, as long as the suspension is not considered a change in placement. The school district... View More
I'm considering filing for bankruptcy due to heavy credit card and personal loan debts. I'm currently involved in a lawsuit and am actively negotiating a debt settlement. Can you advise whether pursuing bankruptcy would be a suitable option for me?
answered on Jul 26, 2025
It seems that bankruptcy would/could be an option, but there are numerous questions and facts that need to be fleshed out to make a determination of what type of bankruptcy you would qualify for.
I have a documented learning disability and was dismissed from school for failing. The school was aware of my disability and I had requested accommodations. I appealed the dismissal, however, the decision was not in my favor. Can I sue the school for kicking me out under these circumstances?
answered on Jul 12, 2025
You do not state if they honored the accommodation requested. If it was reasonable and not, then perhaps. Otherwise, you can't sue because you failed
I received a ticket under statute 39:4-67, "Obstructing the Flow of Traffic." Is this considered a moving violation, and what are the implications or penalties associated with this ticket?
answered on Jul 11, 2025
While it is a moving violation, it is also a "Zero Point" violation, so I tell clients to just pay it as there is no way to go lower on a plea deal.
This response does not constitute legal advice and no attorney client relationship exists by way of answering this question or questions
I have uncashed checks from Horizon BCBS that will be deposited into my savings account. I have a court judgment against me for credit card debt but have not been notified by the debt collector about taking these funds. Can the debt collector access or take these funds once they are deposited?
answered on Feb 25, 2025
The sort answer is yes they can if your name or your social security number is associated with the account. They do need to serve a bank levy on you
I am a NJ driver and met with an accident with a 18 wheeler trailer truck. I was not at fault.
answered on Dec 4, 2024
I do not know the Pennsylvania statutes so I cant answer this fully, but I do know that NJ and PA both participate in the Compact Act which makes charges reciprocal.
For more information about same, please go to:... View More
Minor son in car accident. Another Minor was driver of car. His insurance company offered 25k pain and suffering. Talk to Lawyer and he thinks we can get more. If I hire him and we still only get 25k, does he take a full share of the settlement even though I could have gotten that on my own?... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2024
Yes, he would be entitled to his fee, but since your child is a minor, Fee in NJ would only be 25%
If I feel a parents request are excessive for her special education child, do I have a right to request all communication, with the exception of IEP meetings, be documented and therefore, conducted via email?
answered on Sep 28, 2024
Yes, you can request that all communications outside of the IEP be via email, but I would make sure same is documented in the IEP under the appropriate section, and that there is also a clause for emergency communication
my son’s father died by getting hit by a drunk driver. he was driving. Uber at the time. One of the passengers died as well and One survived. The one that survived is now filing a wrongful death lawsuit against my son’s estate. He’s cleaning all these claims that he told my son‘s father to... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2024
Sorry, but there is no question here. Further, counsel is engaged, and I would direct you to ask that person your questions
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My sister was visiting me from Philly and got a ticket in Bayonne, NJ while driving my car. she was dropping me off at the train station and while heading back to home in bayonne she missed a red light which was not obvious at a corner on avenue C and cop who a guy gave her... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2024
In my opinion, and I know I am saying this at the risk of losing a potential client, have her plead not guilty and go in and show the insurance card and it will probably be down graded without having to involve and pay for counsel
i get ticket 39:3-29 A , however i have valid license but not physical at the point of incident what should i do ? i have licenace in my mobile with digital copy
answered on Mar 19, 2024
Plead not guilty, then take the physical license and show the prosecutor. Should down grade the charge
answered on Sep 10, 2023
At least 3 creditors, and some luck. Complicated, but see 11 U.S.C. 303(b) et. Srq.
debt is $17k. It is my debt, but thought it was included in my debt modification loan with my other credit cards
answered on Aug 16, 2023
This is the problem with debt consolidation. Contact the group that did it and see if they have any record of same and payment. If not, then you either work it out of you may need to file a bakruptcy if that is available to you
Speeding over 25 mph
answered on Aug 12, 2023
Yes, PA and NJ are part of the Compact:
What is the Driver License Compact (DLC)?
A: The DLC is a compact among 46 member states to maximize law enforcement efforts nationwide.
The major provisions of the DLC, which member states are committed to uphold and enforce, are:... View More
This judgment comes from a ch7 bankruptcy from 2 years ago which the creditor challenged in bankruptcy court and we agreed on a final number and payment plan which I have been making payments on. I did a search to see if my payments are recorded with court but the judgment isn’t even recorded it... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2023
Your attorney should have a copy of same or it could be on the docket that the court maintains
It was leaving my college in bumper to bumper traffic and i was on it for 2 seconds just to put in an adress, what do you think the court will give me
answered on Apr 5, 2023
39:4-97.3 Use of a handheld cellphone or electronic communication device while driving (if that it the violation code on the ticket) is a 3 point violation. You can try and plea bargain down by talking to the Prosecutor but you will wind up paying a higher fine
tHE HURSING HOME WANTS TO KNOW WHEN HE FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY AND WHEN HE SIGNED THE HOUSE OVER TO MY OTHER NEPHEW WHO IS DEAD. IF IT WAS EASY TO FIND OUT THE ANSWER I WOULD NOT HAVE ASKED YOU. THANK YOU WE THOUGHT THERE WAS A COURT SOMEWHERE WE COULD ASK.
UPDATE: I can't find where to respond to answers, so I will try to clarify better. There was a court order to both parties in the case to cease all public/private communications about the other in all forms, directly or indirectly, during active litigation. In the meantime, defendant filed... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2023
Make a Motion to Vacate the Stay, and return to the State Court or have your counsel provide the information of the Contempt to the Trustee and present same to the bankruptcy Court
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