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I was involved in a bus accident on March 12 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. I sustained injuries to my lower back and neck and am currently seeing a chiropractor for treatment. I have an upcoming MRI appointment related to my injuries, but I have not been in contact with the bus company or their... View More 
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Working on the assumption that you were a passenger on the bus, I think the main issue is whether the bus was privately owned or state owned, such as by NJ Transit. Depending, different laws apply to each. If it's a private bus company, you have a good case; if it's NJ Transit and you... View More
I have been charged with possession of CDS, distribution, wandering, and possession on school grounds. However, nothing was found on me. During the process, the city police confiscated my girlfriend's car and executed a warrant to search my mother's home, but nothing was found at either... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2025
You need to do the only thing you can do when you are charged with a crime: hire a lawyer. The State feels its so important that you have a lawyer they will even pay for one for you, called the public defender if you make 125% or less of the poverty level. If you can afford a lawyer set up one... View More
I am inquiring about the process of obtaining Letters of Administration for an estate in New Jersey, valued at over $5 million. The heirs, three siblings, agree to appoint one of them as the Administrator. Can this be done pro se, or is it necessary to have an attorney represent us?
answered on Apr 10, 2025
An administrator is appointed by the probate court / surrogates office based on who is the Executor of the Will. You don't pick one. If no will exists and you have 5 million dollar estate you have a gigantic problem. Either way you should have a lawyer.
My children obtained their driver's licenses in 2016 and 2018, lived in my household, and drove my vehicles until they left for college. One child returned home in 2020 for six months before moving away, but never changed the address on her license. The other did not return home but used my... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2025
I'm sorry about your child's accident. How to proceed? It could be worth considering a consult with an attorney to review the matter in detail. That's probably why the post remained open for a week. It isn't an easy question to answer directly in a meaningful manner on a Q &... View More
I have a restraining order against my son's father since 2018. During recent parenting time, my mentally disabled 9-year-old son was strangled, punched, and beaten. His grandmother, who supervises visits, claimed she did this while trying to get him in the car. I called the police and have... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2025
You can certainly press criminal charges against both parties. Whether or not you can obtain a restraining order against the grandmother requires more facts. You may be able to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on your own. Then if you get the TRO, you will need to retain an experienced... View More
I have a restraining order against my son's father since 2018. During recent parenting time, my mentally disabled 9-year-old son was strangled, punched, and beaten. His grandmother, who supervises visits, claimed she did this while trying to get him in the car. I called the police and have... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2025
You have the right to proceed with claims through DCPP, criminal prosecution through the local / county prosecutor's office, and through the court system using New Jersey's child abuse statutes - 9:6-1 - 9:6-3 & 2C:24-4.
Given what occurred, you "may" also be able... View More
I am a victim of domestic violence in Bergen County, NJ, and I want to press charges. There is a TRO filed for both parties involved, and we've only had an initial court date which provided a trial date. I have documentation and videos of the incident, and I am seeking financial compensation... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2025
A family law attorney with experience representing victims in domestic violence matters can represent you in obtaining a final restraining order and can make a request for attorney fees related to that hearing when your final restraining order is granted. There are also State victims resources that... View More
I am a victim of domestic violence in Bergen County, NJ, and I want to press charges. There is a TRO filed for both parties involved, and we've only had an initial court date which provided a trial date. I have documentation and videos of the incident, and I am seeking financial compensation... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2025
Since the other side has filed a domestic violence complaint against you as well the one you filed against him / her, your best option is finding an experienced family law attorney who has TRIAL EXPERIENCE representing people in domestic violence trials and who knows how to put together a trial... View More
I was offered a job with Graceland Logistics, Inc for online chat support and provided a contract, which I received through Tik Tok. They requested personal and financial information, including my bank account details. Recently, they asked me to carry out transactions involving Apple Cash, bank... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
You are being scammed! No legitimate company does things that way. They also wanted you to Commit fraud and/or money laundering for them. Your desperation for a job is clouding your judgment. You should report this to the FBI.
Do not do something like this again! Not trying to be harsh,... View More
I have received a lawsuit against me and my partnership LLC in New Jersey. The lawsuit involves my previous employment with a company registered in New Jersey, while I was physically working in a subsidiary in a foreign country. The accusations are related to damage to business and engaging in a... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2025
A lawyer would need to review the documents before giving you an specific answer, that being said the terms of service here don't allow us anyway to give specific legal advise to your situation. What I will say is if you are in violation of an agreement that you are a party to, the other party... View More
I was involved in a minor incident in New Jersey where I backed out of a parking space and exchanged names with the other driver as we both noticed no damage and did not file a police report. Recently, I received an inquiry letter from the other driver’s insurance company stating that they filed... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
If you don't respond, it's possible to the carrier could use the absence of your input to only use the other side's account of events in the accident claim. Some attorneys could advise in general for claimants not to make statements without their own attorney or insurance carrier... View More
I'm seeking guidance on the equitable distribution of marital property during a divorce. My spouse and I lived together for three years before purchasing a house using money from my bank account, with the title initially solely in my name. We got married two years later and, seven years... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2025
The easy answer is that you should meet with a divorce lawyer for a consultation to discuss all of the issues outstanding in your matter BUT, without knowing anything more, candidly, you will lose this argument before a judge and the proceeds will be divided equally.
Here are several... View More
I am a licensed commercial real estate salesperson in New Jersey. A business acquaintance, who is not a licensed real estate professional, has offered to refer real estate clients to me in exchange for a finder's fee, potentially around 5% of the transaction value. I am unsure about the... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2025
In New Jersey, a licensed real estate salesperson cannot legally pay a referral or finder’s fee to an unlicensed individual for referring real estate clients. The New Jersey Real Estate Commission strictly prohibits compensating individuals who are not licensed under the New Jersey Real Estate... View More
I received a speeding ticket for driving 84 mph in a 50 mph zone, along with a reckless driving ticket. I want to plead guilty to the speeding charge, but I believe the reckless charge is unnecessary. This is my first offense, and I have no history of past tickets. My court date is in the first... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
The consequences are the same whether or not you have a past traffic ticket unless you have a second offense for reckless driving. Reckless driving is one of the few offenses with distinct penalties for first and second offenses. A good lawyer can definitely help you reduce or eliminate the... View More
My mom wants to rebrand her astrology business, based in New Jersey, to "Written in the Stars." She is in the process of checking whether the name is trademarked or used by another business. Her services include reading birth charts and teaching astrology. She's not planning to apply... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
Hello,
As a general matter, there is nothing that would inherently prohibit the use of the mark. In fact, at first glance, it seems to be a suggestive mark which is a good indicator that it is distinctive and therefore eligible for trademark protection. and as it consists of a short... View More
My mom wants to rebrand her astrology business, based in New Jersey, to "Written in the Stars." She is in the process of checking whether the name is trademarked or used by another business. Her services include reading birth charts and teaching astrology. She's not planning to apply... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2025
I seriously doubt that "Written in the Stars." can be copyrighted. Copyright law is designed to protect original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible medium (like a novel, song lyrics, or artwork). However, short phrases, slogans, titles, and other brief expressions generally... View More
I am being charged with domestic violence after a dispute with my fiancé that escalated, and I am not entirely sure of the exact charges. There was one witness to the incident, and there have been previous instances where the police were called due to my fiancé acting out of control. My fiancé... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2025
The witness really complicates things, but the best way to make sure he gets the best result is to make sure both of you have attorneys. I know you may say only he needs an attorney but this is a false premise, as many people think the prosecutor represents the victim but they don't. The... View More
I am being charged with domestic violence after a dispute with my fiancé that escalated, and I am not entirely sure of the exact charges. There was one witness to the incident, and there have been previous instances where the police were called due to my fiancé acting out of control. My fiancé... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2025
It sounds like there may be 2 separate components to your inquiry.
The first is the domestic violence matter which will have a return date before a superior court judge. In the complaint ( several pages back), it will list the return date. If your fiancé wants to dismiss the dv complaint,... View More
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
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
It is not going to be cost effective for you to retain an experienced civil litigation to represent you in small claims court. But you should be aware, the person you loaned money to can easily file for Bankruptcy (depending on that persons over all circumstances). You have to follow the Court... View More
I need to sell my house but my ex is giving me a hard time on this. We were instructed to put it in market in January on the divorce decree but it’s been months now and she won’t leave. She had an apartment but decided to move back into the house back in December with my daughter.
answered on Mar 20, 2025
Hello, that is definitely frustrating but you do have options you can take legally. One option is to file a motion with the court for enforcement of your divorce agreement as it relates to the sale of the house. You can compel her to cooperate with the sale and even establish repercussions for... View More
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