On 1/24/25, I loaned a friend $3,000 with an agreement via text that it would be paid back in 3 weeks. The deadline passed without repayment, and despite arranging a discussion later, they didn't respond. On 3/11/25, they promised repayment by 3/12/25, but I have since had no contact. I have... View More

I had a commercial unit impounded by a police department in a township in Essex County, NJ, on January 4, 2025, due to a mistake where they ran the wrong plate but issued violations with the correct plate. The violations were dropped in court. Despite this, the tow yard charged nearly $2000 to... View More

I am seeking legal advice on how to recoup a loan I made to a friend. On January 24, 2025, I loaned her $3,000 with the understanding that she would repay it within three weeks, as confirmed via text message and a Cash App note. Despite the success of previous loans, this time she has not repaid... View More

I am not from or in NJ but had a commercial 50’ trailer parked at a business I work with in Fairfield NJ. The trailer was parked on a street that according to Fairfield code is no parking entire length of the street. There are no signs posted the length of the street regarding no parking. In one... View More

I am the registered owner of a vehicle that crossed a toll with an altered license plate. I was not driving the car that day, and I do not have evidence to prove my absence. I have received official communication and charges related to the incident. I believe the license plate was altered without... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Mar 16, 2025

You are responsible for any car registered under your name unless you have reported the car stolen prior to the incident. That being said you may still have a defense. These are serious charges, thus make sure you get a good lawyer that knows the defenses to this charge, or at a minimum a lawyer... View More

I received a cease and desist letter from a lawyer on behalf of my ex-girlfriend for harassment due to emailing her four times regarding a charity donation. There was no prior warning that my communication was unwanted, but I am willing to cease all contact. I have blocked and removed her contact... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Mar 15, 2025

Best to hire a lawyer to respond to the letter you don't want to admit to anything but you also want to make it known that you will comply. A lawyer can offer you the proper shield to make sure this is done properly, it may be expensive, but it will be cheaper in the long run to hire a good lawyer.

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I have been experiencing severe reactions to the tap water in my house in Blackwood, NJ, since 2023. The water burns my skin, causes bleeding, swelling, and severe pain in my hands, forcing me to use only spring water. The water company has visited four times and informed me that the high chlorine... View More

Is there any case law in New Jersey that ruled a secured loan is waived when a lender defrauds the borrower into default? In my case, the lender forged an increase in escrow by 62% unrelated to property and insurance registers with the NJ township. There was a trial on January 7, 2020, and a... View More

I co-own a property with my brother in Ventnor. I wish to sell my share, but he disagrees with the buyout price I'm asking, which ranges between $450,000 and $600,000. We've had three appraisals done, and we've been negotiating since July 2024 with the help of attorneys. Given this... View More

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answered on Mar 5, 2025

Hire a NJ attorney to file an action for a Sale For Partition.

I need to file a pro se motion to unseal an in-camera hearing in New Jersey, where an eye witness who initially invoked the 5th Amendment testified. During this hearing, the prosecutor explicitly stated that their job was to convict me regardless of my innocence, which was documented in a sealed... View More

I want to know if I can sue my bank for negligence because they allowed someone to change my personal information over the phone, which is against their policy, and subsequently permitted that person to cash two fraudulent checks. I have already reported the issue to the bank, and they... View More

I was evicted by my landlord and locked out of my apartment this past Thursday after a court hearing. My landlord informed me of the full amount of $11,100 required to regain access. I have this amount in a certified check and money order. I communicated with her on Thursday and said I would bring... View More

My brother passed away last October in Hudson County, NJ. He was unmarried, with no children, and did not leave a will or designate an executor. He left behind credit card debts and a bill for emergency transport incurred on the day his body was found. His assets include a checking account and an... View More

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answered on Feb 28, 2025

I am sorry that you lost your brother. Probate is not a simple process and you are emotionally involved and not a trained attorney. They advise attorneys not to represent themselves. You need to be represented by a Probate attorney. The Estate, not the heirs are responsible for the... View More

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My boyfriend was charged with domestic violence and was arrested two weeks ago. He has a court date on March 21 and a pre-trial hearing on March 7. His ex-girlfriend claims he hit her on his front porch on February 3. However, she was using his phone to text and harass me at that time, and he has... View More

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answered on Feb 27, 2025

Your boyfriend (in addition to the criminal defense attorney) is going to need a matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence experience. The best thing for your boyfriend to do is to retain attorneys for each case that have experience working together. Attorney Aalsberg is the best... View More

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I'm an international student on an F-1 visa in New Jersey. My SEVP-approved master's program is no longer eligible for F-1 students. I have only two days to decide if I should switch to a fully in-person program, transfer to another SEVP-approved university, or leave the U.S. without a... View More

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answered on Feb 27, 2025

You might have grounds to sue your university based on breach of contract principles if they failed to maintain proper SEVP certification due to negligence. The enrollment agreement you signed likely creates contractual obligations between you and the institution, and sudden program... View More

I am involved in a civil case in New Jersey, and I've submitted four discovery requests to the defendant's attorney. Over a two-week period, I have not received any response, despite my compliance with their discovery requests. Is it unethical or illegal for the attorney to refuse... View More

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answered on Feb 24, 2025

This is not an ethical matter. What you need to do is to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney to represent your interests in this matter. You should be prepared to pay for 1/2 to 1 hour of an attorney time for consultation. In a consultation an attorney will determine what your options... View More

In New Jersey, while checking out at a grocery store, a store employee grabbed me by the wrist, accusing me of stealing an item worth $4.49, even though I had already rung up over $269 worth of groceries and had more to ring up. The employee grabbed my wrist, forcibly attempting to take me to his... View More

Rafael Gomez
answered on Feb 24, 2025

We need more information. Was this in New Jersey? If it was, it sounds as if you may have an actionable case against the store. However, more details would be helpful. For example, are there videos from the store or from the police's body worn camera? Are there other witnesses?

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I am a commercial tenant in Monmouth County, NJ. Recently, I was locked out of my leased space without a court order, and my landlord also shut off my electricity by falsely telling the utility company that I "moved out." My lease gives me control over utilities and guarantees quiet... View More

The plot in question was purchased many years ago when the cemetery was family-owned. It has since been sold to a private company that owns four cemeteries. The owner believed there was space for two cremains, as they have made other arrangements for their own burial. One set of cremains has... View More

I am 13 years old, and my mom intentionally broke my laptop, which was gifted to me by my family. Can I take legal action against her to recover the value of the laptop?