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0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Business Law for New Jersey on
Q: Hello - I am owner of Staffing company. My question is regarding a 3 year service contract signed with Monster.com.

We signed a contract for 3 years from September 2022 to September 2025 paid monthly for 36 months. However, we do not see enough new job applicants coming on their portal and even quality of job applicants has gone down. We are not getting any value from the service. When we contacted them that we... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for New Jersey on
Q: Can I charge a percentage service fee if someone makes a booking for through my mobile app if I direct them to the owner

Can my business legally use agreements to establish percentage fees, roles, compliance terms, and digital acceptance for a platform connecting property owners and renters as an intermediary, not a broker? Specifically:

1. Can we charge percentage-based fees and ensure compliance with laws... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: my son locked his deceased moms id inhis room

i need the id to take care of business

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for New Jersey on
Q: my wife passed away and lef tme her guns..do i need to fill out any paperwork

we both have FID and carry permits in other states

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for New Jersey on
Q: For N-400, do I say yes to "have u been cited by immigration official" if I was refused TN visa & denied US entry?

My wife (Canadian citizen) is filling her application N-400 for citizenship. In one of the questions, she's asked if she has been cited by an immigration official for any reason. In 2019 when she tried to obtain TN visa as part of NAFTA, her visa was denied at Toronto airport and she was... View More

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answered on Nov 18, 2024

Yes, you should mark "Yes" on the N-400 form regarding being cited by an immigration official, as the I-275 form constitutes an official immigration documentation of the visa denial and withdrawal of application.

When answering questions on immigration forms, it's always...
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0 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: I'm in New Jersey and desperately seeking an experienced attorney that loves doing what they do so to speak. Please help

I HAD a personal injury case. Medical transport i was a passanger we got into an accident I broke my back amongst other injuries. My lawyer got my case dismissed with prejudice over numerous lies to the court. I just received a letter from that same attorney advising me that his office "... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Legal Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: OK my case is CRAZY NEEDLESS TO SAY and I'm totally lost in what to do next please help me. Briefly... I hired an attorn

Fir a personal injury case. He lied numerous times in court case was dismissed with prejudice. I filed an ethical complaint I just received a letter from my attorney admitting his office committed fraud. What do I do now. New Jersey case.

Clifford B Cohn
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answered on Nov 17, 2024

Unfortunately you need to contact another attorney as soon as possible, one that specializes in legal malpractice. They are very experienced at pursuing matters where attorneys have either intentionally done something wrong or accidentally done something wrong that has affected your case.... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for New Jersey on
Q: I received from a HR representative offering a work at home as a parcel inspector. Is this a potential scam?

I naively took the offer and filled out an agreement with my name. I uploaded my government id and a selfie picture. There is a website provided and looks professional. However when I research the website, I found that the domain has been created two weeks ago. So I want to see if my best course of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for New Jersey on
Q: 18 years married partial separation, i helped to pay off mortgage .House is my also?

Do I have rights as owner for this house?

Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on Nov 19, 2024

The fact that you live in GA. means you need to retain an experienced GA matrimonial attorney. The GA court would probably apply New Jersey law, in which case as part of the resolution of all equitable distribution of all assets. But you have not provided enough facts to provide any more specific... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for New Jersey on
Q: I have student loans with Mohela. Upon attempting to check my loans today, I’ve found my information was changed by them

My student loans were transferred, and now my Father is listed as the “Student” and I am listed as the “Parent”. Surely this will have implications on one of our credit scores. I am curious if there is any legal action we can take in this scenario.

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: Do we have a leg to stand on when it comes to breaking our lease agreement due to many noise complaints we've made?

We live above a retail establishment (wine bar & restaurant) We are right above them. We have lived here 6 months and from the start we have made numerous complaints with the building about the noise at night. The establishment turn into a nightclub between 8:30-9:00 most nights, the bass... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: Premature delivery due to cervical insufficiency

For context, my wife had been experiencing lower abdominal pain and mentioned it to her doctors, who reassured her that it was normal. However, on one particular day, she started bleeding, so I took her to the hospital. After a scan, the hospital informed us there was bleeding in her uterus, which... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for New Jersey on
Q: Is there any way to get around a car with no title?

My mom financed a car a couple of years ago from a dealership on which she made regular payments, and while driving she was stopped by the cops because the car was supposedly registered under someone else's name. We tried going back to the dealership and they have supposedly shut down, and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for New Jersey on
Q: My homeowners mailed me a letter of non renewal. Is it just me they are dropping? My last company left NJ

It says they submitted a block nonrenewal plan to the NJ Department of Banking & Insurance. It says the dept has issued a letter acknowledging the company's plan. It also says if I believe their decision to cancel my policy is not in compliance w/NJAC 11:2-20.2 I may file a written complaint.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for New Jersey on
Q: My boss promised me more hours if I picked up another position and I’m still getting the same hours.

It’s been almost 3 months and I was told that they don’t give raises but online it says you get a raise after 90 days and I’ve been there for 6 months.I also feel like it’s favortism at the job as well

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: My landlord charge me the wrong rent according to my section 8 papers. How do I get a refund. Rent should of paid 169.

I was charged 229. In 2019 rent was up rated t0 345.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: My sister's in Puerto Rico excluded me from my dad's final days and arrangements. I live in NJ. Do I have any rights?

My paternal half sisters will not return any calls or messages from family or myself. I visited Puerto Rico in September and they still did not respond. I am suspicious it is because of monetary assessets, but not sure how to proceed.

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