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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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answered on Oct 24, 2024
The Constable is coming to serve you with legal pleadings of some type. You are not going to be arrested. You need to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney to protect your rights. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a... View More
Both our names are on the mortgage and the title as of 3 years ago when he suggested we refinance the mortgage at a lower interest rate. Prior to that, it had been in my name only since 2004 when my husband died.
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
This situation will require a consultation with an experienced civil litigation attorney to sort through all this. You should expect to pay for about 1/2 an hour of attorney time to obtain the advice and best way to proceed. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good... View More
The contractor failed to:
-Complete work on the date or within the time period specified (45 days became 8+ months).
-Provide copies of a valid contract, warranties, insurance & state registration number.
-Provide a detailed description of the principal products and... View More
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answered on Oct 9, 2024
I have handled a significant number of these cases. The contractor is in violation of the New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor Act, and there by also the New Jersey Statute of Frauds and most importantly the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (which provides for triple damages and attorneys fees) and... View More
I was hired 3 separate times by 1 client. The 3rd job was taking longer than expected due to other jobs and the client went to social media and wrote bad reviews on every site possible. The clients father contacted me and agreed that she would remove the reviews if I came back and finished the... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
Yes, unless you have a 3 member LLC, this person is going to sue you personally because to be a legitimate LLC in New Jersey, you must have 3 members and file the right corporate formalities, otherwise, an LLC is not worth the paper it is printed on. She is probably also suing you based on the NJ... View More
If I'm getting married without a prenup in NJ and currently have multiple trading accounts with several million in assets across them, will those assets be considered pre-marital property and not subject to division if I do not contribute any new money to these accounts? Will using those... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
Do not even think of getting married without a prenuptial agreement. That would be the worst mistake you could possibly make. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney who knows how to make an iron clad agreement. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good... View More
Also for funds we transfered in 2012 in a European bank account which the money has been spent by both parties
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answered on Aug 26, 2024
You need to have a consultation with an experienced matrimonial attorney to review the documents and situation in detail and let you know what your options are. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a cheap attorney is generally... View More
For instance I buy a designer brand from china and I sell it not as authentic but also a rep with also a cheaper price than the authentic version. Is that legal?
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answered on Aug 9, 2024
NO! Unless you want to have more legal problems than you can possibly imagine. The owners of the intellectual property will eventually file a lawsuit against you. It is just a matter of time but it is a virtual certainty. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney... View More
My ex filed a false restraining order against me for harassment on 7/27/24 even while being in a relationship that we both agreed upon. (Rahsaan is on parole for the murder of his 4month old son) I said I’d get a restraining order against him but he beat me to it and committed Perjury. During... View More
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answered on Aug 9, 2024
To provide a meaningful response, more factual information will be required. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence experience. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a cheap attorney... View More
Divorce decree states Ex is to provide proof of policy each year. He ignores my requests. I believe the policy has lapsed. We decided on alimony amount, no calculation was done. Paperwork does state amounts made at the time. Both of our incomes have increased. Am I risking my alimony being... View More
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to evaluate your situation and draft and file the appropriate motion. You should expect to pay for an hour of attorney time for an evaluation of your situation and learn the risk/reward of filing a motion. Pick the best attorney you can find... View More
For 6 months more for free...can you file bankruptcy in June and have a judgment in July...I need her out I could lose my house...plus her paperwork wasn't official documents...it was hand written
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answered on Jul 3, 2024
You need to retain an experienced Bankruptcy attorney to file a Motion to Vacate the automatic stay and if you have not done so already, then you need to have the attorney file a proof of claim. Once the automatic stay is vacated, then you need to retain a landlord tenant attorney to get this... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
The sponsor of a green card can file a form trying to get the green card rescinded, but that does not mean that will actually happen. USCIS is understaffed and overloaded, so there is no guarantee it will even be looked at. You also need to have an extremely good reason or you may have significant... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
Depending on a variety of factors obtaining an annulment can be more difficult than a divorce. The process is very similar. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial (divorce) attorney. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a... View More
He pays me directly, he modified child support when my oldest son graduated college, without contacting me, and without filing a motion. Also, I have never received any cost-of-living adjustment over the last nine years.
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answered on Jun 1, 2024
You should realize by now unless the Court Order's your ex-husband to pay what he is supposed to, he is going to do whatever he wants. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney who will charge you for about 1/2 to 1 hour of attorney time to review all the relevant documents and... View More
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answered on May 31, 2024
Every situation is unique and must be determined on its own merits. 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 don't choose based on price. With modern technology, you can be represented... View More
The default has not yet been entered. We have the hearing scheduled for June 12th. I called my husband's attorney's office multiple times to get additional time to answer. He never responded to the messages I left his paralegal, but instead filed a default judgment. When he filed for the... View More
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answered on Jun 1, 2024
You are not a trained attorney. You do not know the Court Rules, Rules of Evidence, case law, nor are you trained how to handle a legal case, especially if litigation is involved. However, if you do not retain counsel, and the opposing party does have counsel, you could get slaughtered... View More
I've not seen nor heard from him and would like to get a divorce and some alimony. I found out from our son he gave a credit card to my son's roommate, so I guess he can afford some alimony also. We were married in 1985.
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answered on May 16, 2024
I have good news and bad news for you. The bad news is that you have been separated since 1995, so your chances of being awarded spousal support are extremely slim. The good news is that you can get a divorce. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney that will enable you to get on... View More
deceased wife and myself are on title
son and his lawyer want to cash in
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answered on May 4, 2024
Title insurance is irrelevant. You need to retain an experienced mortgage foreclosure defense and civil litigation attorney. Expect to pay for one hour of attorney time to review all the documents and provide you with the best way to proceed. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one... View More
Need a cease and desist letter and a strong statement indicating that we will sue for damages, loss revenues and emotional and physical distress. An immediate public apology is necessary but she’s gone too far and my losses are palpable.
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answered on May 1, 2024
Sometimes a strongly worded letter from an experienced civil litigation attorney is enough to solve the problem. Whether or not you can file a lawsuit for emotional distress is questionable. If the letter does not help, then a lawsuit for copyright infringement will get their attention. You should... View More
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