I reported a hostile work environment to my boss on November 4, and when nothing was done, I escalated it to her boss and then to HR. I haven't received any response from HR. On top of that, I was suspended without any explanation last Tuesday and have been suspended for a week now without any... View More

I am currently living in a recently constructed apartment in Edgewater, NJ, and believe it is poorly insulated. During winter, our electricity bills have been very high, around $800 in January. There is a noticeable draft coming from the windows and balcony doors. Despite repeated requests and... View More

If a child, whose mother is married to the stepfather and was not legally adopted by the stepfather, had their last name changed to the stepfather's name, are they entitled to inherit from the stepfather if he did not make a will and the child is now an adult, given there is also a biological child?

After our mother passed away, she had specified that my brother and I should divide her two properties. We decided that we would each keep one property and use a Quit Claim Deed for the transfer. What steps need to be taken after a New Jersey Quit Claim Deed is notarized to transfer the deed into... View More

I went to the ER on 12.6.22 for a cold and chest pains. I was given some meds and sent home. The following week, I woke up in that same hospital. I have no memory of how I got there. I was told by doctors and my family that I was mentally checked out. I didn't know my name, my children's... View More

I went to the ER on December 6, 2022, for a cold and chest pains. I was given some medication and sent home. The following week, I woke up in the same hospital without any memory of how I got there. I was informed by doctors and my family that I was mentally disoriented and unable to recognize my... View More

I never received the summons for a credit debt, and I have proof from the NJ courts portal showing it was returned to the sender. I had no communications with the creditor before my employer sent me a notice of wage garnishment. I found this out only through my employer's notice. Do I have a... View More

I am the executor of my late aunt's estate, and I am trying to obtain her death certificate. When I contacted the Department of Vital Statistics in Rahway, NJ, the clerk informed me that I need a court order because I am her nephew, and there are no other living siblings for her. I have... View More

I got into an accident in a friend's car, which was registered in California. The accident occurred in New Jersey, while the car owner was living in New York at the time. The car was a total loss, and I wasn't on the owner's insurance nor did I have my own. If the owner wants to... View More

I am a retired teacher in New Jersey and have been married for 50 years. I earned my degree before the marriage, and the district paid for additional courses, which added to my pension. How is my pension divided during a divorce, considering these factors?

Richard Diamond
answered on Apr 19, 2025

Lets start with the fact that you were married for 50 year and presumably, 100% of your employment as a teacher occurred during your marriage. As to your education prior to your 50 years of marriage, its meaningless as to how a judge will divide up the pension benefits. As to your educational... View More

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I have a neighbor with a car that has a modified exhaust, and it creates loud noise daily. This noise occurs very late at night and disturbs my sleep terribly. I haven't spoken to the neighbor because they're not very friendly. What legal actions can I take to resolve this issue?

I hired a tax preparer, paid them $70, and was promised that my tax filing would be completed before the deadline. However, they failed to complete the service, and I was never informed that it was done. Can I take legal action against them, and what claims might I have in this situation?

I purchased a $25 Uber gift card online on March 28, 2025, for my friend to use in Egypt. Although the card was sent to his email and activated successfully in the Uber app, it stated it could only be used in the country where it was purchased. I requested a refund, but Uber denied my requests. I... View More

My friend, a green card holder in the U.S. for 17 years, inadvertently voted in a federal election after receiving a voter ballot, mistakenly believing he was eligible. He has not been contacted by immigration authorities and has cast a vote. Following advice from a paralegal, he is sending a form... View More

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answered on Apr 17, 2025

You should immediately send your cancellation form to your local election office and request written confirmation of deregistration. Keep copies of your letter, proof of mailing, and any written responses to document your corrective action.

Reach out to an immigration attorney to review... View More

The company has made a mistake with the health insurance plan. Some employees have not had any money deducted from their paycheck for health insurance, while others have. The health insurance coverage is functioning. Now, the employer is trying to charge the employees who didn’t have deductions... View More

I have been working for a company for 6 years in New Jersey and have never received an employee handbook before. The company has recently introduced a new handbook that they are requiring all employees to sign, stating that if we don't sign, we may face termination. Is this legal, especially... View More

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Paula M. Dillon
answered on Apr 17, 2025

There is nothing illegal about this request. However, if your employment is governed by a collective bargaining agreement, you may want to consult with a union representative

I am having issues with my neighbor, who owns a two-family building. They don't maintain their property, letting the grass grow excessively, leaving the fence between our homes in disrepair, and allowing bags of trash to accumulate. I've recently received a letter from their lawyer about... View More

I recently paid off my car loan, but the car dealership where I bought the vehicle is refusing to issue a lien release letter because I made the final payment with a credit card. They mentioned their concern is about a possible charge dispute. The final invoice I received only shows the payment... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2025

I know it can feel frustrating, but you’re entitled to a lien release letter because paying off your loan extinguishes the lender’s security interest. Reach out to the financing institution (not just the dealership) and request a written payoff statement and lien release, citing your final... View More

I'm concerned that the father of my son, against whom I have a final restraining order, violated it by filming me during a visitation conflict. The visitation supervisor, my son's grandmother, tried to take my 6-year-old son, who has Down syndrome and severe autism, without a car seat.... View More

James A. Abate
answered on Apr 16, 2025

This is an extremely fact sensitive situation and depends on the exact wording of the FRO. It sounds like the police concluded there was no violation.

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I was asked to sign a computer usage policy at work, yet others who use computers are not required to sign it. My employer recently handed me this form after I requested a raise, which they didn't like. Shortly after, they hired a friend to oversee my position, and he's the one who gave... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2025

You're right to be concerned, especially given the timing of these events. When you're singled out to sign a policy that others using similar equipment are not required to sign, and that follows a raise request and sudden supervisory changes, it can signal a shift in how your employer is... View More