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New jersey dealership, car broke down instantly, but dealership closed for the day
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answered on May 28, 2023
There is an insufficient amount of information to provide you with a definitive answer. However, retaining an experienced civil litigation attorney can probably rectify the problem quickly and may even be inexpensive.
I scheduled a appointment with a company to learn how to ride a motorcycle. After unforeseen circumstances I asked if I could get a refund, he said no but you can reschedule. For months I was busy and unable to schedule a time that worked. He had said that he only give refunds if you are injured.... View More 
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answered on May 28, 2023
Unless your parents have the funds to retain counsel for you, then you will not be able to have representation. This so-called no refunds policy is not binding and you are not old enough to sign a legally valid contract. You need to involve your parents in this. Good luck.
Other than the settlement at the time of the divorce and the pension is divided up does the husband have access to pension moneys earned after the divorce is finalized?
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answered on May 27, 2023
Once a divorce is final, there is no right to anything you earn after the marriage. So you don't have to worry. Good luck.
My yet-to-be-divorced spouse wants us to sign an agreement whereas he will pay me a sum of money to remove myself from our house deed. We would both remain on the mortgage but he would assume full payments for a year at which time he agreed to refinance to remove me from mortgage. What if after a... View More
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answered on May 25, 2023
This is a very complex situation that would exceed what most attorneys will include in a free consultation. You really need to retain an attorney who is experienced in both matrimonial law and civil litigation, as well as mortgage foreclosure defense. There are too many moving parts to provide a... View More
He paid for my school and agreed verbally to sponsor me to get my plumbing license. Seven years later he’s refusing to fill out the apprenticeship certification for me. Is it possible to sue for lost wages for what I would have been making as a licensed master plumber?
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answered on May 25, 2023
There is an insufficient factual basis to answer your question. Without knowing the reasons why he will not fill out the apprenticeship certification it is impossible to answer your question. You are probably going to require a consultation with an experienced attorney to determine what options you... View More
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answered on May 25, 2023
Just because the use of marijuana has been decriminalized does not mean it could not interfere with your job.
Doesn’t this give personal medical information to a 3rd party without the consent of the patient?
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answered on May 25, 2023
The selling of medical debt to a collection agency or a junk debt buyer has nothing to do with HIPAA. There is nothing in HIPAA about debt collection, so that is why.
I received a summons and failed to provide so answer in the allotted time. A judgment was rendered and I have not satisfied it. The judgement was regarding an accident I got into in 2019, I was uninsured at the time. There were only paint scratches to the other person’s car, but they sued me for... View More
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answered on May 25, 2023
I agree with the answer provided by my learned colleague attorney Selik, But you also need to know that statistically speaking most appeals are NOT successful and it is not a new trial. An appeal is very expensive.
civil - defamation in Superior Court.
court house couldn't give me a straight answer aside from change of venue is considered non responsive.
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answered on May 28, 2023
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
we went to have a custody court date. She lied and said I threatened her with no proof. the judge granted her a restraining order. we went to court for that and it was switched to a civil restraint order. it says I can only see my son supervised once a week, but she had no proof of why. my son... View More
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answered on May 21, 2023
A full custody case is a very expensive proceeding, which will require expert testimony. You need to make sure that you have the resources to retain the attorney and the necessary experts that will be required. You do not want to bring a case for custody and lose for lack of resources. With modern... View More
I plan to marry my bf but the home is only in his name. If I put money towards improvements(new carpet, paint, new bathroom) and we breakup will I lose all the money I put in? What would be the best way to protect myself ?
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answered on May 21, 2023
The best way to protect yourself is with a prenuptial custom drafted by an experienced matrimonial attorney. You ideally want to retain an attorney's whose prenuptial agreements have never been broken. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey... View More
Excavators, electricians, masons all have damaged our property- the pool company continues to reference the contract which states they are not responsible for any third party work, can this be possible for them not to take any responsibility?
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answered on May 18, 2023
It is extreme rare for any type of home improvement contract to comply with the NJ Home Improvement Contractor Act and frequently the Statute of Frauds and the Consumer Fraud Act (which provides for triple damages plus attorney fees. A Judge will decide who is responsible. No matter what the... View More
Divorce decree says we must share in post secondary costs.
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answered on May 18, 2023
What you need to do is retain an experienced matrimonial attorney, since this child is NOT emaciated. College is not for everyone. A trade school is a valid form of post high school education, as long as it is a legitimate trade school, not some fraudulent operation like Trump University or DeVry.... View More
i deposited a check into my bank account it cleared so i started spending the money, i then got a call from my bank a few days later saying
the check had been flagged as fradulent and my bank account is overdrawn $4500.
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answered on May 14, 2023
Yes, you are legally obligated to repay the check. I personally make it a practice if I have any doubts about the person or the check to call the issuing bank. They can tell you if it is safe to deposit the check in your account. The police in your town will probably allow you to file bad check... View More
Not sure if possible
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answered on May 14, 2023
You really need to address all your issues in a divorce proceeding and retain an experienced matrimonial attorney. The subject matter should not really be discussed in a public forum. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography.
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answered on May 7, 2023
If the property is in NJ and it has a mortgage then you are going to need to retain an experienced NJ mortgage foreclosure defense attorney to represent your interests. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography.
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answered on May 7, 2023
Contact NJ Legal Services if you really cannot afford your own attorney.
Hi ! My name is Berkay from New Jersey. I am going to contested divorce and want to request spouse support & Alimony. She is making $170K a year and i have no income & job. What can we do in this situation ?
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answered on May 7, 2023
You really need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to represent you. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography.
I tried to work with them with a debt consolidation firm a few years ago. They were the only CC that would not. I have my personal accounts and my mortgage through them. They continue to take money out of my account and refuse to work with me to set up a payment plan for repayment. I can't... View More
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answered on May 7, 2023
Debt consolidation and debt settlement companies are scams. They are not attorneys and are engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. You need to retain an experienced Bankruptcy attorney to solve this problem once and for all. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality... View More
I bought this IG Girl from Miami a plane ticket for $350. We agreed that she would come to see me on a particular day, so I booked her flight using her info, and once I did, she blocked me and has been nonresponsive ever since. i have all the corresponding texts/receipts to prove it. If I were to... View More
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answered on May 3, 2023
You have been Scammed! Be glad your loss was small. Never send any money or buy plane tickets for anyone. Your losses could have been much worse. The authorities have much bigger Scammers to go after. What you have described happens just a few hundred times per day all over the country. Learn from... View More
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