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0 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death and Civil Rights for New Jersey on
Q: How long does it take to receive settlement? How do I know if my lawyer was paid and I was not?

Had mediation in Jan and agreed to settlement. I have not heard from my lawyer since unless I reach out to them. I asked for feedback to where we stood with receiving payment since I had not signed one document. He then sent me documents to sign and still no feedback or payment. Seems odd that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for New Jersey on
Q: Does a LEO have to accompany a minor to the hospital , if a custodian has not been contacted.

Conscious and alert minor not under arrest.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 26, 2024

No. There would be no reason law enforcement should be involved in a minor (or adult) seeking care from a hospital, especially if they are conscious and alert. Under New Jersey law, some minors have the legal capacity to consent to treatment at a hospital in certain circumstances, and almost all... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for New Jersey on
Q: If I missed an appointment for biometrics services, will USCIS reschedule a new one automatically?

I think my lawyer is lying to me. I'm not sure.

I applied for EAD under pending asylum, it was denied stating that my case was suspended because I did not appear for my ASC appointment, and this caused a delay in the processing of my Form I-589.

She said she never receive the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: Hi I live in nj , today I was caught shoplifting at boscov’s

They caught me and wrote down price tags which total up into 539$ but most them were on sale it shouldn’t be more then 200$, cop were called he saw the video me and told I will receive something in mail for boscov’s for 150$ civil fine and they will send a court meet within a month if i don’t... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Apr 25, 2024

First the price of the items for determining the amount taken for a shoplifting charge is based on the retail price of the items not the sale price of the items thus then fact that they were on sale is irrelevant to your charge.

Second yes you did jeopardize your future, but a good lawyer...
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0 Answers | Asked in Collections for New Jersey on
Q: Boyfriend is being sued by synchrony bank for an old credit card he failed to pay off.

He has an Etsy account under his name which he receives money occasionally but it is linked to my bank account. If he receives a judgement against him. Can they go after my personal bank account?

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can I sue Midas for dishonest business practice? Midas was aware that I had holes in my floorboards & didn't tell me.

Instead Midas told me that I needed a new exhaust system & charged me $2,300. I only found out about the holes in the floorboards because Midas didn't install the exhaust system correctly & I had to bring my car back. Midas said they knew about the holes for a while now (I've been... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Business Law for New Jersey on
Q: I bought an auto insurance last year and have a accident, but insurance company said it is been cancelled

I bought insurance from a CA company, they add my info to an existing insurance policy and charged money. But after it effective they drawback money from insurance company and insurance finally cancelled the policy. I got fraud and yesterday I involved in an accident, insurance company claimed they... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 25, 2024

An attorney might want a more detailed look at your matter before outlining your best options. They could want to know more about the purchase of the policy, its cancellation, communications, and other issues. It could be worth considering a consult to sort out the best approach, especially if the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for New Jersey on
Q: How much money I entitled to get for Lemon leased vehicle?

Leased 09/24,started negotiation with Nissan North America 10//24

0 Answers | Asked in Lemon Law for New Jersey on
Q: Leased 2023 Nissan Rouge .Application for the Lemon Law Dispute resolution has been approved .What is possible outcome

Refused to offered settlement

Scheduled a court hearing

0 Answers | Asked in Elder Law and Probate for New Jersey on
Q: My father became a beneficiary to his first cousins residuary estate. She was 21 years older than him so he didn’t know

Her well. Her first will became invalid and was given to the nys administrator to find my father. We found out the same lawyer who drew up a power of attorney to a caregiver who mixed funds. The same lawyer petitioned to be her guardian and had her cremated and not buried like all Greek Orthodox... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: Why would my wife request a quit claim deed for our home? Only her name is on the deed. She said she did not request it

What are the reasons to request a quit claim deed? When I asked her she said she knew nothing about it

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for New Jersey on
Q: I want to open lawsuit against Subaru America for engine failure on 2008 Subaru impreza sti

there is group lawsuit against them but it says is over ....but nobody notified me about lawsuit.I lost 40.000$ on this car with two broken engines

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: Is it worth it to pursue a doctor's office if a medical professional violated my consent with testing?

My gyno asked if I wanted STI screening, I said no.

I received a bill later that during the papsmear they had also run an STI check and I'm being billed for it.

Is it worth it to pursue this?

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for New Jersey on
Q: I was married by a judge in my backyard in 1983. The judge sent us our marriage license. STATE SAYS IT WAS NEVER FILED

State told me there is no record of my marriage. If I want to remarry DO I NEED TO DIVORCE ? AND IF YES, HOW? IF THE STATE SAYS I'M NOT MARRIED HOW DO I DISSOLVE THAT?

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: IF I HAVE COURT ORDER FROM 2007 AND THE WIFE DID NOT SEND ANY LETTER OR DEMAND THE ALMONY 14 YAERS WAT HAPPAND ??
Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on Apr 24, 2024

There really is no way to know without more facts. There is a possibility your ex-wife is remarried. As the old saying goes, "...it may be best to leave sleeping dogs lie". There are no collection efforts or anything from what you are indicating. Good luck.

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for New Jersey on
Q: How is a cover remittance letter respectfully written for the consumer to adhere to the law? This has to do with bills

This company literally said in a nice way it doesn't apply to them,I also sent the codes if they didn't adhere and they sent me a bunch of logos..???? As a response.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Family Law and Libel & Slander for New Jersey on
Q: I'm the plaintiff and my motion for summary judgment was granted in my favor.

I don't see any monetary for damages tho. Is there a next step or am I suppose to file something

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on Apr 24, 2024

I have no idea what requests were sought as part of your summary judgment application.

My suggestion is that you pay a lawyer for his / her time to review your summary judgment application, the opposition filed, the reply papers filed ( with all exhibits) and the proposed form of order you...
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