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1 Answer | Asked in Education Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can a school suspend my son if has an IEP

He has adhd,odd,anxiety,ocd, tourette and coordination problems

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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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: Does 75 § 3334 §§ A (Lead) & 75 § 3309 §§ 1 (Lead) in PA carry any points for a NJ Driver? Do I contest?

I am a NJ driver and met with an accident with a 18 wheeler trailer truck. I was not at fault.

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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.

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: Does Personal Injury Lawyer get a % of settlement if it’s not above the original insurance company offer?

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

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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%

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1 Answer | Asked in Education Law for New Jersey on
Q: As a public school employee in NJ, do I have the right to request that all parent staff communication be through email?

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?

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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

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Probate and Wrongful Death for New Jersey on
Q: my son‘s father was killed by a drunk driver . The other passenger in the car that survived is now suing my son’s estate

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

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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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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: my sister got a ticket for no insurance card ticket in bayonne NJ, when she was just late to show the card.

Good Afternoon

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

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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

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: 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 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

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answered on Mar 19, 2024

Plead not guilty, then take the physical license and show the prosecutor. Should down grade the charge

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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Texas on
Q: What does an attorney need to have to force a company or person into involuntary bankruptcy Chapter 7 in Texas?
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answered on Sep 10, 2023

At least 3 creditors, and some luck. Complicated, but see 11 U.S.C. 303(b) et. Srq.

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4 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Consumer Law for New Jersey on
Q: What are my options when sued by a credit card company for not paying my debt?

debt is $17k. It is my debt, but thought it was included in my debt modification loan with my other credit cards

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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

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Does Speeding ticket in Pennsylvania affect my NJ driving record

Speeding over 25 mph

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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:...
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4 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for New Jersey on
Q: I can’t find record of a consent judgment I have been making payments on when I do a judgment search. What can be reason

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

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answered on Jun 6, 2023

Your attorney should have a copy of same or it could be on the docket that the court maintains

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: If I’ve never had an offense before or been pulled over and got a ticket for texting a driving do i get points?

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

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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

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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Pennsylvania on
Q: i WOULD ASK MY UNCLE BUT HE HAS DEMENTIA AND HIS FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW.

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.

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answered on Mar 24, 2023

You can look on PACER or you ca contact his Counsel

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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Florida on
Q: Can Civil Case Contempt affected by Bankruptcy filing?

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

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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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4 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for New Jersey on
Q: am i relieved of wage garnishment when i file for chapter 7 bankruptcy
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answered on Mar 7, 2023

Yes, a chapter 7 will relieve your obligation provided you successfully complete same and recieve a discharge, provided that an adversary complaint objecting to discharge is not filed (and successfully litigated).

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I have a couple tickets that are over 20yrs old in NJ with a warrant for driving with out a dl or suspended I can pay

To get warrant dropped but they say I still have to go to court problem is I don't live in NJ anymore and I am a single father so not trying to get locked up

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answered on Feb 27, 2023

Most of the courts do things via zoom or courtcall and don't need in court appearance. If you are required to appear, we can request same by video conference due to your circumstances

3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Texas on
Q: Hello, I need an opinion. Which is best if we have substantial IRS debt, chapter 13 or 7 and why?

we met with two attorneys and one recommended chapter 7 and the other recommended chapter 13 so we now are confused as to which is the best route since the opinions we not the same.

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answered on Feb 21, 2023

Your question is hard to answer in a vacuum. Both have advantages.. if taxes are over three years old and all returns have been filed and no extensions done such as offer in compromise, then 7 good.

If tax are Leins, and under three years old or you tried other methods, then paying the...
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3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Ohio on
Q: can I change my mind to file bankruptcy? Papers are ready but we have not signed off

I have paid the initial fee. The only thing we have signed is the initial papers to get started. I understand I may lose my initial fee but can I still stop the process?

Thank you

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answered on Feb 20, 2023

As far as I know, if you have not filed the bankruptcy, then you can request that counsel file under a different Chapter if possible. Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13. You may ahve to pay additional monies but it should be able to be done prior to filing without much trouble.

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3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Should I attend the virtual hearing myself or hire a lawyer?

The ticket was careless driving. I hit a railing and my friend was injured. Now I am contacting my insurance company. I don't know what this hearing is about. If I say something wrong at the hearing, will I take all the responsibility for this accident and then the insurance will not pay the... View More

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answered on Feb 17, 2023

I always urge people to contact and discuss with counsel. This is especially true when an accident is involved with injuries. Please contact counsel in your area.

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3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for New Jersey on
Q: I need help filing for bankruptcy

I just moved from Texas to New Jersey in the last two months and I’m not sure which state to file in and I am looking at a chapter 13 bankruptcy

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answered on Feb 5, 2023

One needs to be a resident for 180 days to file in the venue they reside.

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