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Husband left the home due to mental and physical abuse over 2 years. The mother was a stay at home mom and filed first because he left, he willingly paid the rental amount for 2 months plus groceries and other needs but stopped when she restricted the father access to the child because he can only... View More 
answered on Aug 15, 2019
If you cannot afford an attorney, I recommend you contact the legal aid department in your area and see if they will take your case. I also recommend contacting the social justice centers of any law schools in your area, as some of them are equipped to handle certain family law cases for indigent... View More
It’s been over two years since a family members death and the attorney’s letter notifying beneficiaries was received. (NJ)
answered on Aug 5, 2019
There is not a set time period in which estates must be settled and distributions made. Each estate is unique and there could be factors at play that make the administration of the estate more time-intensive. I would highly recommend that you simply contact the estate attorney and ask for an update... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2019
If a child support award was entered based on the child attending daycare and summer camp and that child is not enrolled in daycare and summer camp and if you do not anticipate the child enrolling in those programs, you can file a motion with the court to modify the child support payments. Of... View More
I bought a 2009 Jaguar with 62,000 miles. When I bought the vehicle there was minor defects and the dealership agreed to fixing and delivering the vehicle to my home, for the inconvenience of the vehicle not prepared or ready for pickup. I bought the vehicle a over a week ago. I signed for a loan... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2019
I highly recommend calling the dealership to check on the status of the repairs on your car. There could be a valid reason for the delay. If you really want to protect yourself, in addition to calling, you can write a detailed letter requesting information surrounding the transaction. Be sure to... View More
Ex fiancé is holding the dog but the vet bills and shots is under my name and the dogs last name is mine our address is the same but I no longer live there, where do I go from here.
answered on Jul 16, 2019
If you want to fight to have the dog back and your ex-fiance won't allow you to have the dog, you would need to file a lawsuit. The issue then becomes how much are you willing to pay an attorney to sue your ex-fiance to get the dog back? If you filed a lawsuit on your own (pro se), you could... View More
I only pay by check. the receipts always come with name, month and wrong value. I want to pay the right percentage that corresponds to the rent increase. for this reason I want to write a letter to the owner. because they want us to move to get new tenants.
answered on Jul 16, 2019
Please feel free to contact me directly for more information on how I can help you with this. Thank you.
I’ve been having excruciating pains in my lower back ever since I had my spinal stenosis surgery in 2015. My doctors advised me that with proper physical therapy and epidural injections I would feel back to normal. On 6/14/2019 I had a Ct scan and last week the doctors compared it to a 2018 CT... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2019
It's hard to evaluate some cases without a more thorough review of all of the facts involved in the potential case. Though personal injury is not my main area of specialty, I work with an attorney who has extensive experience in helping people recover money in personal injury actions. He would... View More
The custodial parent wants to retroactive child support after being off child support for 10 years.
answered on Apr 29, 2019
Following a divorce, courts retain jurisdiction to decide matters concerning children, such as child support. If you are being brought to court over child support payments, you should consult with a family law attorney for more detailed information. Each case is unique and you will have a much... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2019
Child support is calculated using a specific worksheet which takes into account each parent's weekly earnings, the cost of the child's health insurance and who pays for it, and the cost of the child's daycare and who pays for it. The amount of child support is calculated by this... View More
I am the only child born to my parents marriage which ended after 25 yrs. The entirety of that time my father worked at, and paid into a company offered pension fund, which my mother was awarded 50% of in the divorce decree. (QDRO) obtained. She predeceased my father, who to my knowledge started... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2019
Yes, in all likelihood, 50% of your father's pension that would have gone to your mother would, therefore, go to her estate. Additional information would be needed to say that is the case with certainty. Any experienced estate administration attorney can assist you with this matter.
answered on Apr 15, 2019
It certainly is possible that the court will appoint co-administrators if the heirs are unable to agree.
the executrix of my aunt's estate made a $5000 donation to a charity of her choice, not named in the will, without the consent of the beneficiaries
answered on Apr 15, 2019
No, an executrix cannot make a unilateral donation of any amount whatsoever, without having clear, written authorization from the decedent. You would need to read the will and any codicils carefully to see if it contains any provision for a charitable donation.
answered on Apr 15, 2019
You can file a motion to enforce litigant's rights. It will bring the matter before a judge. If you are successful, you can have the court make him pay the back child support amount owed to you. Any experienced family law attorney would be happy to assist you in this.
answered on Apr 15, 2019
If the court date is for your own child's support, you do not need to bring your parents with you. However, you are able to bring your parents if you want to. I would also urge you to hire an attorney to protect your interests, if at all possible.
don't have to comply with NJ laws. Both parties reside in NJ. What to do?
answered on Apr 15, 2019
There are many companies that can properly serve subpoenas to out of state companies. Often, when an out of state company receives a subpoena that was properly served, it complies with the subpoena. Subpoenas sent without proper service can be ignored by the receiving company.
My sister's friend didn't pay for taxes, last bill, or property taxes. She is no where to be found. I have sent certified notifications to her last know address with no response.
answered on Apr 15, 2019
If an executor does not pay bills that are owed by the estate and then steals money from the estate, a beneficiary of the estate can bring an action in court against the executor. If an executor fails to act under his duties and obligations to the estate, the beneficiary should seek to have the... View More
I have been physically separated in NJ for 18 months, paying $150/month to my wife of 8 years. I want to file for divorce. Will I likely have to pay much more than that in alimony since my wife has been able to live with her income plus my $150/month I have been paying her without financial... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2019
There is no precise calculation the courts use to set alimony payments. Rather, the courts use a series of factors to consider when deciding on whether to award alimony and how much alimony to award. You should consider having a free consultation with a family law attorney to obtain more... View More
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