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I have a restraining order against my son's father since 2018. During recent parenting time, my mentally disabled 9-year-old son was strangled, punched, and beaten. His grandmother, who supervises visits, claimed she did this while trying to get him in the car. I called the police and have... View More 
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answered on Apr 3, 2025
You can certainly press criminal charges against both parties. Whether or not you can obtain a restraining order against the grandmother requires more facts. You may be able to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on your own. Then if you get the TRO, you will need to retain an experienced... View More
I was offered a job with Graceland Logistics, Inc for online chat support and provided a contract, which I received through Tik Tok. They requested personal and financial information, including my bank account details. Recently, they asked me to carry out transactions involving Apple Cash, bank... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
You are being scammed! No legitimate company does things that way. They also wanted you to Commit fraud and/or money laundering for them. Your desperation for a job is clouding your judgment. You should report this to the FBI.
Do not do something like this again! Not trying to be harsh,... View More
My mom wants to rebrand her astrology business, based in New Jersey, to "Written in the Stars." She is in the process of checking whether the name is trademarked or used by another business. Her services include reading birth charts and teaching astrology. She's not planning to apply... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2025
I seriously doubt that "Written in the Stars." can be copyrighted. Copyright law is designed to protect original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible medium (like a novel, song lyrics, or artwork). However, short phrases, slogans, titles, and other brief expressions generally... View More
On 1/24/25, I loaned a friend $3,000 with an agreement via text that it would be paid back in 3 weeks. The deadline passed without repayment, and despite arranging a discussion later, they didn't respond. On 3/11/25, they promised repayment by 3/12/25, but I have since had no contact. I have... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
It is not going to be cost effective for you to retain an experienced civil litigation to represent you in small claims court. But you should be aware, the person you loaned money to can easily file for Bankruptcy (depending on that persons over all circumstances). You have to follow the Court... View More
I am considering taking my child's father to court for sole custody. He has been incarcerated since our daughter was 4 months old, and she is now 7. He has been inconsistent in maintaining a relationship with her and has made threats to me, which makes me concerned for her safety, as he knows... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2025
You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence trial experience. You will be able to obtain primary residential custody, with the Defendant precluded from having any contact with both you and the child. You will probably need to file a separate custody... View More
I received a notice from a tax lien holder's lawyer with a 30-day deadline to redeem a tax certificate or face foreclosure. I redeemed the certificate at the tax collector's office within 24 days and received a receipt, but this was after the 2-year redemption period had ended. However,... View More
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answered on Mar 9, 2025
Unless you have a consultation with an experienced mortgage foreclosure defense attorney, it is impossible to know if you are correctly stating what the legal pleading you received actually is. If the two year redemption period has ended then it was too late to redeem the tax lien certificate.... View More
I want to know if a charge for simple assault related to domestic violence can be dropped.
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answered on Mar 4, 2025
Yes it can, however you need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence trial experience. If the person whom you filed the charge against, that person should retain an experienced criminal defense attorney and I can certainly recommend one. However, unlike with... View More
My brother passed away last October in Hudson County, NJ. He was unmarried, with no children, and did not leave a will or designate an executor. He left behind credit card debts and a bill for emergency transport incurred on the day his body was found. His assets include a checking account and an... View More
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answered on Feb 28, 2025
I am sorry that you lost your brother. Probate is not a simple process and you are emotionally involved and not a trained attorney. They advise attorneys not to represent themselves. You need to be represented by a Probate attorney. The Estate, not the heirs are responsible for the... View More
My boyfriend was charged with domestic violence and was arrested two weeks ago. He has a court date on March 21 and a pre-trial hearing on March 7. His ex-girlfriend claims he hit her on his front porch on February 3. However, she was using his phone to text and harass me at that time, and he has... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2025
Your boyfriend (in addition to the criminal defense attorney) is going to need a matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence experience. The best thing for your boyfriend to do is to retain attorneys for each case that have experience working together. Attorney Aalsberg is the best... View More
I am 53 years old and want to purchase a home in New Jersey in a community where you must be at least 55 to live, for security and financial reasons. I intend to buy the home with my funds but title it in my mother's name. We plan to transfer the title to me when I turn 55 and live in the home... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2025
That would be a very serious mistake for all the reason you mentioned and more. NEVER ever get another family member or significant other or spouse involved with something you own. In addition a 55+ community will have a home owners associate, which I always tell my clients to avoid like the... View More
I agreed to purchase a car for $7,500 and have a signed contract for this amount. However, the base price was increased to $7,999 to include repairs, and my monthly income was nearly doubled in the contract with the financing institution to get the car financed. I've been making payments on... View More
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answered on Feb 18, 2025
You need to have a consultation with an experienced civil litigation attorney to determine how to best handle this matter. You should expect to pay for 1/2 an hour of attorney time. The dealer (based on your statements has violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (which entitles you to triple... View More
I am currently involved in an ongoing custody battle for my 18-month-old child. There was a drug test previously requested in the case, but the father refused to take it. Now that there is a new judge assigned to the case, I am concerned that the father might try to drug test my child at home... View More
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answered on Feb 18, 2025
If the father does so, not only would it not be legal it would not be accepted by the Court. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a cheap attorney is generally never good so... View More
I believe I was tricked into this loan. I have no copies from the day of signing. I am questioning the legality of this 29.99% APR in NJ.
The day I signed this loan I was in desperate need of a vehicle as I was 18 years old, no credit, I had a job but it showed no income. I also need a... View More
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answered on Feb 14, 2025
You will need to retain an experienced New Jersey Civil litigation attorney and have an either a secured video consultation or contact the attorney to find out whether the attorney is seeing clients in person or not. The attorney may charge you a consultation fee to review any documents that you... View More
My father owned a home in which he and his girlfriend are the deeded owners - it is his only asset and I want to sell. She (GF ) can not afford the home and is simply living there and has not initiated any moves on selling..etc..
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answered on Feb 14, 2025
This is something that you need a Probate Attorney to represent your interests in this matter. Furthermore you are emotionally involved in this matter and not a trained Probate attorney. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a... View More
I've been in a suit and got the initial judgment last Oct. The defendant filed to vacate the judgment last Dec.
I've been preparing opposition with my lawyer, and then he got unresponsive on my emails and suddenly asked to terminate the legal representation, which I believe to... View More
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answered on Feb 14, 2025
That would depend on the retainer agreement that you signed and what services the attorney agreed to provide to you. If the additional service was not included, unless you sign and pay for a new retainer for that service, then the attorney is not obligated to represent you. Also just because the... View More
I have a fro hearing on Mon and wanted to know if I sign off on the civil restraints after I already sent information regarding my injuries to the prosecutor that’s handling the criminal case this coming Wed, my ex-boyfriend (abuser) versus the state. Will my submission will be still able to be... View More
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answered on Feb 9, 2025
The most important thing for you to do is ask the Court on Monday for you to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney and do not agree to anything. If you make some type of admission in Family Court (which is were your Domestic Violence case will take place) is different from what you told the... View More
I'm in NJ and about to start a divorce action as my wife was having an affair with a married man and much of their communications was done using email according to her. She has given me some of those emails, but there are many more which are now deleted. I understand that I must prove that the... View More
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answered on Feb 14, 2025
You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to represent you in this matter. In New Jersey the grounds for divorce have no effect at all on the economic issues or property issues. But if you can prove or provide your attorney with proof that your not yet ex-spouse is actually living with... View More
I do have a regular signed and honoured contract , company is solvable they just dont pay me.
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answered on Jan 22, 2025
An experienced litigation attorney can write a strongly worded letter which may resolve the problem. In that letter, (which is something I have done frequently) I would also seek attorney fees. Expect to pay for 1/2 hour of attorney time for a review of all documents. The letter may be sufficient... View More
I purchased my 2019 Chrysler Pacifica from a big name dealership. It came with a certified pre-owned warranty. I also purchased a extended warranty from the dealership. Fast forward to October, I sent the vehicle to the dealership for concerns of over heating and what felt like a misfire. I stopped... View More
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answered on Dec 9, 2024
You need to retain an experience civil litigation attorney. There are numerous grounds that can be put into a legal complaint against them. The most important cause of action will be the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act violation. That would entitle you to triple damages plus attorneys fees. However... View More
Is it a violation of the restraining order? I prepared a full counterclaim, but then I called the family court and there was nothing filed. He faked a lawsuit to communicate with me, wrote a lot of absurd things. Is it harassment?
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answered on Nov 21, 2024
Yes this is harassment which is a violation of the restraining order. Do you have a Temporary Restraining Order(TRO) or a Final Restraining Order (FRO)? If you have an only a TRO you need to to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney who has extensive domestic violence trial experience to obtain... View More
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