Or is the NJCFA only applicable to home improvement contractors such as general contractors?
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answered on Dec 26, 2022
Yes, the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, which provides for triple damages plus attorneys fees has a very broad reach and can even be applied to businesses as well as people. Not only can plumbers and electricians be held in violation of the NJ Consumer Fraud Act, but also the New Jersey Home... View More 
When contacted about a renewal I said I would not renew then, but possibly later in the year. The company then offered a discount which I still refused. I was then sent a renewal invoice which I contacted them to try to straighten it out. In response, they have sent that invoice to a collection... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2024
This really amounts to a small claim and I would not be worried about it and would print out the information that you sent prior to 60 days and my guess is they will do absolutely nothing about it.
resolved through arbitration in accordance with AAA rules. However, in AAA Consuner Rules, R-9. 'Small Claims Option for the Parties' reads as 'If a party’s claim is within the jurisdiction of a small claims court, either party may choose to take the claim to that court instead of... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2021
Yes, you may proceed with filing a small claims action against the auto dealership. However be sure to follow what requirements or stipulation the AAA requires in order to proceed with filing a small claims court action.
My husband filed for divorce after marriage of 27 months.He filed for divorce in new jersey.He is 32 years old citizen.I am 27 years old green card holder.He earns 70k and I earn 20k annually. I am not having any usa educational degree. He brought house and car before marriage.
What can I... View More
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answered on Jul 16, 2021
These questions cannot be decided in a vacuum like this. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to protect your interests in this matter. This is not a do-it-yourself project. You can "meet" your attorney by way of a secured video conference or in person. Remember, a good... View More
The house rule state that no smoking permitted inside the building or immediately in front of the building or any of the utility rooms.
answered on Jun 16, 2021
It will depend on whether the 20 foot distance is still on private property. If you wish to smoke stand on the public streets.
He already took her 2 friends estates. She got angry and devised a new will. A lot of $ involved.
answered on May 30, 2021
This person obviously knows what he is doing so you better get a good lawyer to make sure he doesn't win.
Harassing us,threatening, & bullying us. He breeched the lease in several areas, was supposed to supply electric to outbuilding, has not, refusing to pay credits when He either refused to do the work or sent his maintenance guy out here to start projects last May, & never returned. When we... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2021
Make an appointment with Legal Aid to determine whether you qualify. Call your County Court House for information about contacting Legal Aid.
Last sale listed in 2015, without an owner or realtor agent listing.
Claimed the property on Realtor.com.
What are the next steps I can take toward legal ownership of this property?
answered on Jan 18, 2021
You can't just take furniture from a place because you feel its been abandoned it may not be. That can be a criminal offense. If your trying to get a property by adverse possession be careful as many people end up not getting the property but getting a criminal charge instead for such things... View More
Deceased did not keep a file of records and there are payments to a lawyer for services. Can I legally demand case file paperwork from the lawyer? I suspect ethics issues from the lawyer and need proof that there wasn't work being done.
answered on Mar 19, 2020
I'm sorry your post remains open for four weeks. Consider reposting under the Probate and Estate Planning sections instead of Arbitration/Mediation. There's no guarantee that every question is ultimately answered, but you would have better chances of your question being seen by someone... View More
My divorce was moved to arbitration because my husband was lying and destroying evidence of our business, he did this to hide both the value of the business and his income. After 7 years of arbitration my case was returned to the court. My husband continued to lie about his income which was... View More
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answered on Aug 14, 2019
Given the length of time that has passed, I seriously doubt it. You would probably have to pay an experienced matrimonial attorney, just to research the case law, to see if there is any possibility.
surgery performed after I was admitted to the ER, broken leg set,and the doctor they provided for me did not take my insurance. I was never told this or signed anything and they sent me an outrageous bill for his work, now they are sueing me for the full amount
answered on Jul 29, 2019
You could look for an attorney or law firm that handles collections defense - healthcare claims. If they put the matter into suit and served you with a summons and complaint, move promptly in arranging for an attorney to answer or to request an extension. Good luck
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My wonnHas a mild learning disability and she speaks English to assure the medical and educational well being of my children. I am their father and she wants to take them to St Lo hi is Missouri where her sister lives . By law can she just pick up and go
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answered on Dec 25, 2018
NO! She cannot leave N.J. without a Court Order, which allows it. You can certainly fight this by retaining an experienced matrimonial attorney. In a landmark ruling handed down recently by the New Jersey Supreme Court, the court unanimously reversed its 2001 Baures holding that a custodial parent... View More
MSA not signed yet as it was not sent/forwarded to me. Husband of 22 yrs left family with 4 children June 2017 and filed for divorce. I retained attorney in Oct 2017 and requested support. As of yet no support given. They want me to empty retirement acct early, not husband though, to pay 1/2 of... View More
answered on May 25, 2018
Thank you for your question.
If you have not yet signed an agreement and are not satisfied with same, do not sign the document. The agreement does not become enforceable until each party executes it. As a result, you may have more time to reconsider your position as well as reach other... View More
I, my wife and our only kid came to US in 2010 on my work visa. We lived here for few months and she called up 911 for DV abuse. There were no charges against me as I did nothing wrong. However, she left home with our child. I went to my country back tried all means to be in touch with them via... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2018
Thank you for your question.
I understand your concerns relating to visitation of your child. Since you are back in the US, it would be wise to file a motion to develop a parenting time schedule for the child. Based on a number of factors, parenting time will likely occur, however, there... View More
I live in NJ and have every reason to believe my spouse is cheating. Proof would be in his phone records. However, I'm looking to subpoena these records and have definite proof before deciding to file for a divorce.
answered on Oct 12, 2017
Hello and thanks for your question. I'm sorry you are going through this tough time. Divorce is incredibly difficult, especially when there is adultery involved. I'll try to answer you as best I can, here in this general forum.
With regard to subpoenas, it is possible to issue a... View More
covenants of the agreement. Can we still sue them?
answered on Dec 9, 2015
That would depend upon your agreement and the terms thereunder. Get yourself a good computer/internet lawyer to review the contract and your rights.
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