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answered on Sep 19, 2021
Yes, they can foreclose at any time. You really need to retain an experienced mortgage foreclosure defense and bankruptcy attorney, the sooner the better.
I had issues with the house, which the seller advised he will fix. He never signed the addendum but advised he will fix it through email. At walk through days prior to closing, the items requested were not fixed, and he was unable to provide a CO. He requested to close still which I refused and... View More 
answered on Aug 19, 2021
You raise a number of difficult, technical issues. Were you represented by an attorney when you executed the contract ? If so, contact her to discuss your problems. If you were unrepresented was this because of yoor broker's recommendation? Immediately contact an attorney to discuss your... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2021
You did not define the word 'stay'. If you mea=n reside full time. Then your son is able to attend school in the municipality in which the home is located. You will need to provide the necessary proofs to the Board of Education of the municipality such as written lease, proof of payment... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2021
You and he bought the property together and therefore you and he have to agree to permit one of you to buy out the other persons interest or to sell it and divide the proceeds from the sale. The alternative is that you / he retain lawyers and one of you will then file a partition claim to force the... View More
Do I have rights regarding anything else?
answered on Jun 25, 2021
Yes, you may have certain rights. The palimony statute has changed in NJ. I would suggest you read it carefully.It is a bit confusing. The best thing to do is seek an attorney with experience to discuss this issue.
Is it legal for the owner to get in my business?
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answered on May 30, 2021
You need to take your lease to an experienced NJ civil litigation and contracts attorney, who can provide you with meaningful advice. You may need special licensing, insurance and permits as well. All this takes time, especially if you have a tight schedule. You did not mention what town you are... View More
Claims my Ring Doorbell camera is pointed directly at her front door. We live directly across the street from each other
answered on May 24, 2021
I would suggest that you contact a good criminal lawyer as it sounds like you may have some defenses to your case. Most of us criminal lawyers offer free in office consultation.
Brother said it’s ok, haven’t gotten any no ice
answered on May 19, 2021
Maybe we would need to know the reason it was impounded to answer the question properly.
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answered on May 8, 2021
This does not make sense without knowing more facts. Getting any changes to a NJ driver's license is very difficult. Are you a N.J. resident who is temporarily in Alaska? More information is going to be needed to understand what is actually going on.
When judgement is entered in small claims court decision (NJ, less than $3k) - is post-judgement interest automatically applicable if it is not explicitly ordered by judge? I found article that says usually it is automatic per federal standards, but I don't want simply to assume this. Any... View More
I've handled this on own in NJ Special Civil Part. Plan to file for Exemplified Copy of Judgement next. I want to file in DE without a lawyer if possible.
answered on Feb 5, 2021
Yes. However, to be prudent, check DE Court Rules to make sure your filing satisfies DE requirements.
He did Not quarantine, and said he got a 24hr test done at a place I know does not offer that service. Only 2-4 days due to it being a public testing facility. Also a few people also became ill immediately after his arrival.
answered on Jan 24, 2021
You can sue anyone, but can you prove that you got covid from him and not someone else such as when you wen to the supermarket for food. This would be the defense your employer would probably assert. Not that you shouldn't try and you may also be entitled to workers compensation insurance.... View More
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
rent is being paid on time. never late. New Jersey standard lease
answered on Jan 8, 2021
Depends on the terms contained in the written lease which you signed at the beginning of your lease term. Without seeing the lease, a more definitive answer can not be given.
answered on Dec 15, 2020
I can't speak for employment law or workers' comp releases, but in a personal injury case release, the release is GENERALLY drafted to apply to a particular case at hand, where it will identify the particulars of the case, " ...injuries arising from a motor vehicle accident that... View More
I have the debris and they want me to send it in.
answered on Aug 26, 2020
At this point, you may have already resolved the matter. If you haven't, you could consult with an attorney. But cases that involve food contamination or foreign objects are generally based on a standard of actual damages. If no actual damages took place, a company will not generally extend an... View More
What legal recommendations is there for a 34 yr marriage where the wife has worked PT while raising the children and being a homemaker, who is ready to retire, as children have moved out of the house. The husband has been angry and given the wife the silent treatment for 6 yrs. He pays rent, taxes,... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2020
Thank you for posting this question. Marital financial abuse is a very serious issue, but the Courts do provide methods by which it can be addressed. While the Court cannot compel marital counseling, it can certainly grant a Judgment of Divorce that respects and acknowledges your rights (and your... View More
For two years we have asked our neighbor to please control his growth and anytime we did he said that we can cut back anything on our side . They had friends in the township zoning office wrote a fraudulent letter for them which I had corrected by the township manager . They told us in a letter... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2020
As always my responses are based upon the application of NJ law. The answer may not be in accordance with the laws of the other 49 States. My second of my always responses is that anyone can sue anyone, the real question is whether a party as plaintiff (the one who sues) will prevail. The question... View More
We canceled our wedding venue weeks ago. They promised to discuss our refund upon their business opening up as they could not issue refunds while being closed. Their business has since been opened and they ignore emails, don't show up for scheduled calls, and have now gone silent. We feel they... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2020
Based on the information in your question it appears clear that the venue is unwilling to refund your money voluntarily. You should contact an attorney that practices consumer law and provide them with your contract and the facts of your situation. If there is a strong case that the venue is... View More
I have an issue that involves divorce with domestic violence and abuse. I would like to file a civil suit against my spouse for the abuse and for emotional distress and the therapy that I will need due to the abuse. An immigration issue is involved as well. How do I figure out the best attorney and... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2020
A lawyer would really need to hear all your issues to determine the answer to your question. Second you may need more than one attorney, but its best again that the attorney recommend someone he knows so that they can work well together. It all starts with a phone call so start calling around.
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