If the solar panel company is in violation of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (CFA), they could be liable to you for treble (triple) damages as well as your attorney fees and costs. There are multiple ways the company can be in violation of the CFA. To get a better understanding of these... View More

Please be advised that I am not an attorney in North Carolina so I am unable to give you legal advice.

If your mother died in New Jersey I would tell you to contact the surrogate’s court in the county where your mom died and ask for assistance. Some surrogate courts have a website as... View More

You can file the appropriate legal documents with the court in the county where you reside. The court may require that you publish certain notice of the proceeding in a newspaper in circulation where you reside. This is done to put the public and any creditor you may have on notice of your intent... View More

Additional facts may be needed to provide a thorough answer. The short answer is no. If you sought legal advice from your friend and he provided it, a confidential attorney-client relationship is formed even if you never hired your friend to represent you. All communication with him that falls... View More

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. You should involve the lawyer who represented you in the closing with this matter. If that is not an option, your best bet may be to ask the seller if the people he wants to send over are licensed and insured. If he says they are not, you can tell him... View More

Yes. An executor is entitled to commission on the income from an asset of the estate. See New Jersey Statute 3B:18-13 which reads in part: Commissions in the amount of 6% may be taken without court allowance on all income received by the fiduciary.

In New Jersey, an inheritance received by one spouse is the separate property of the spouse who received the inheritance. However, if the inheritance is commingled (mixed) with marital assets, it becomes a marital asset. So for example, if the receiving spouse deposits the money in a joint... View More

A New Jersey attorney with experience with the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) would be able to speak with you regarding any defects in the sunroom you experienced. The CFA protects consumers and the acts and omissions of home improvement contractors are within its reach. To bring a claim under... View More

There are not enough facts in your question for me to properly ascertain whether the car dealership engaged bait and switch tactics or if the car was simply sold before you had the opportunity to purchase it. If the car was sold before you could make it to the dealership and buy it, the dealer... View More

If you are uncomfortable sending him a check for a substantial amount, you can mail it USPS Certified Mail, return receipt, so he has to sign for it.

You can contact the clerk of the family division to get information on what forms you need to file to oppose your ex's order to decrease child support. The New Jersey Courts website also has a self-help handbook on the topic. You can find it here:... View More

I am very sorry to hear that your husband passed away. Typically, if your spouse dies without a will, you would take his death certificate to the court and apply to be appointed as the administrator for his estate. The Surrogate's Court would issue you Letters of Administration. These Letters... View More

The short answer is that in order to seek a change of custody, you must file a motion in court requesting the court to order a change of custody. Given the age of your child, the court may be willing to consider her preferences with respect to which parent she prefers to live.

This can be... View More

The best way to find out the legal name of a business entity, along with the name of the registered agent, president, or CEO (etc) is to use the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise website and order the business entity standing certificates, long-form with officers. I believe it will cost you... View More

The short answer is that the tax waiver will be required. Based on the fact that $28,500 is passing to a class D beneficiary, you cannot file an NJ Form L-9 – Affidavit for Real Property Tax Waiver. Instead, you must file an inheritance tax return and upon its completion, you will receive a tax... View More

If you have text messages showing that you paid him for the car and requesting that he give you the car, I would recommend filing an action in small claims court seeking your money back. The text messages will help you prove that you and your ex had entered an oral contract whereby you offered him... View More

I highly recommend that your father contacts an attorney to have a consultation regarding this issue. I have experience dealing with a solar panel company regarding fees and costs of the monthly installments and have successfully negotiated the removal of the panels and canceling of the contract.... View More

As an administrator, you will have to go on a fact-finding mission to get the information you need. Sometimes the decedent will keep important records such as a settlement agreement in a file somewhere. I would recommend conducting a thorough search of his house to see if you can locate it. If you... View More

You should consider hiring an attorney to represent you if you would like to seek a modification in your current parenting time agreement because there are many factors that come into play in these types of cases and it is impossible for any attorney to direct you with limited information. That... View More

Based on the information you provided, it appears that you have grounds to bring your ex back to court. I understand your concerns regarding your ex not contributing towards certain expenses for the children. The New Jersey Court Rules break down what expenses are included child support. If you... View More