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answered on Jan 29, 2024
If you're talking about testing for damages in a claim, many forms of testing (material science, metallurgical, engineering, biological, etc.) are conducted in labs or in the field. As long as the persons performing the testing are qualified and the lab is legitimate, most of it is done... View More 
I became pregnant at 17 and made my dad aware. He told me that if I kept the baby, I would be out of the house but if I got rid of the baby, I could stay. I decided to keep the baby but asked if I could stay at least until I finished school and he continued to say that if I kept the baby, I would... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2024
You need to meet with a social service worker from the county where you lived while living with your dad to find out what resources are available to you for healthcare, schooling, housing, etc to be able to finish school and for the baby's benefit. I would also talk with the father of your... View More
The judge said you can't talk to him you would need to get a lawyer to work that out. This doesn't seem legal to me.
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answered on Jan 27, 2024
Realistically it does not seem appropriate. This is all the more reason not to drop the TRO. Presumably, there will be a divorce (if you are married). In 39 years of practice representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants, I have never made or seen any other attorney make a monetary offer to drop a... View More
The judge said you can't talk to him you would need to get a lawyer to work that out. This doesn't seem legal to me.
answered on Jan 28, 2024
Its improper to offer money in exchange for the dismissal of a dv restraining order. If he is acknowledging that he did something wrong, agreeing to put in place appropriate civil restraints to bar all contact and communications moving forward and he is offering to give you money to relocate and to... View More
Background : I am on STEM OPT currently, having 2 chances of h1b left. My husband is a doctoral student. His phd is expected to confer sometime in 2027. My STEM-OPT will expire by then. Can my husband apply for EB2 NIW (He has some papers published and citations) and if we do premium processing,... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
If your husband applies for an EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver) and it is approved, you may be eligible to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) as his dependent. The EB2-NIW route is often pursued by individuals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability, and your husband's... View More
I have a small business set up as an S Corp in NJ. Took out a $130k EIDL loan as well as a $30k loan from my bank. Business is dying. Will the SBA be able to go after my personal assets if I close the business? No personal guarantee, only against collateral/inventory which is hard to sell right... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2024
This is actually an evolving area of the law. If you have no guarantee, the answer should be no. But, the SBA has been investigating whether proceeds were properly used. If you took the money for improper purposes, the US Attorney could come after you. But, there are so many of these loans, it... View More
I have a small business set up as an S Corp in NJ. Took out a $130k EIDL loan as well as a $30k loan from my bank. Business is dying. Will the SBA be able to go after my personal assets if I close the business? No personal guarantee, only against collateral/inventory which is hard to sell right... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
In New Jersey, as with other states, the structure of an S Corporation typically provides a degree of separation between the business's debts and your personal assets. This means that in many cases, shareholders are not personally liable for the debts of the corporation.
Since you... View More
I have a small business set up as an S Corp in NJ. Took out a $130k EIDL loan as well as a $30k loan from my bank. Business is dying. Will the SBA be able to go after my personal assets if I close the business? No personal guarantee, only against collateral/inventory which is hard to sell right... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
If your business closes next week, you're personally liable for the debt. EIDLs are not forgivable. You'll repay them over the 30-year term, though you can pay your loan off early with no prepayment penalties. Also, for future reference, a Sub-Chapter S corp is your worst nightmare and... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
Non-DB detention is a category of federal pretrial detention, referring to custody of defendants that have federal criminal charges pending against them but have not been designated dangerous or flight risks.
Some key points about non-DB detention:
- "DB" stands for... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2024
No Jail time is not mandatory for a 1st time criminal offender for a 3rd degree shoplifting charge (means no other prior criminal charges not just shoplifting). Now that doesn't mean that you can't get jail time, its just not mandatory like it would be for a 2nd degree charge. That... View More
I have joint custody of the children, but my adversary hasn't consulted me on any decisions since our divorce.
Without my input, she chose an expensive out-of-state school for our son. Recently, she filed a motion seeking me to cover all college and additional expenses. Do I stand a... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2024
Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear you are going through this stressful time. In a situation like the one you describe, contesting such an issue is certainly possible but succeeding in same depends on a getting more parenting time could be possible, however this would be based upon a... View More
I have joint custody of the children, but my adversary hasn't consulted me on any decisions since our divorce.
Without my input, she chose an expensive out-of-state school for our son. Recently, she filed a motion seeking me to cover all college and additional expenses. Do I stand a... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
You NEED to meet with an experienced divorce lawyer and have him prepare your opposition paperwork and your cross application addressing your ex's failure / refusal to cooperate with your rights as a joint legal parent under the terms of your agreement. Simply walking into court and thinking... View More
The court order does not specify that I am required to cover insurance premiums or extracurricular activities for the children. However, the court transcript indicates that the judge mentioned I need to bear these expenses. The other party has now filed a motion asking me to pay the bills. Is this... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
If the transcript of the court proceeding contains specific items that the judge told you to take care of, but it appears that he forgot to include those items in his order, presume that he will take the position that the transcript controls and then he will correct his order to reflect those... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2024
Under New Jersey law, Strict Liability Drug Induced Death is a first degree crime, which ordinarily carries up to 20 years New Jersey State Prison. But a defendant who is extended term eligible would face 20 years to life. Therefore, a sentence of 25 years would not necessarily be illegal.
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
Under 2C:44-3 a Defendant can be sentenced to what is called an "extended term" sentence for a number of reasons. An extended term sentence allows the Judge to sentence a defendant one degree higher then the offense he is convicted of. So a 2nd Degree Crime which is normally a range of... View More
Hello, I just submit my application for green card through marriage and I put on my employment history that I have been working in different places for the last 5 years even if I do not have any permit or SSN... Could I be in trouble for putting that on my application or maybe I could get just a... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
Disclosing unauthorized work on your green card application can be a complex issue. While honesty in your application is crucial, admitting to unauthorized work could potentially raise questions about your immigration status and eligibility.
Under U.S. immigration law, unauthorized work... View More
I have ample evidence such as videos photos I have documents, proving that he left me home alone for 10 months and then he doesn’t buy food. Cps had to get me a bed, buy me clothes and food because he did not want to. I also have family biological family to testify on my behalf I just can’t... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2024
I dont know what county you live in, but each county offers free counseling services for teens to help cope with an abusive home setting. I would start with the counseling services and during your counseling, you can start to explore options available to you to redress your guardian's... View More
I have a contract signed by me. I was loaned money from somewho is charging an interest fee of 650$.In which doesnt lower the loan of my original loan amount. I know he isnt reporting his extra willings to the irs , nor he is a USA Citizen. He does this as a side business.
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
If someone is lending money with an interest charge that doesn't decrease the principal loan amount, it's important to first examine the terms of the contract you signed. Ensure that the interest rate and terms of repayment are clearly stated and understood. If the terms are not clear or... View More
Before moving to NJ, I was in Illinois, doing my CPT in a company. I had to resign from there and come to NJ for another job offer under CPT. This is because, I applied F2 for my wife while I was in IL but it got rejected during wife's visa interview for us being first cousins. So, I searched... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2024
Regarding your situation of reapplying for an F2 visa for your wife, your relocation to New Jersey and the legality of your marital status in that state can indeed be relevant factors. Each state has its own laws regarding marriage, and if New Jersey recognizes your marriage, this could potentially... View More
divorce agreement doesn't specify time only to be paid by cert check. the agreement does not even say "lump sum" it just says, " Husband shall tender to Wife a certified check in the sum of $75,000"
answered on Jan 22, 2024
Need additional information to be able to answer the question. You state that you are obligated to pay your ex 75,000 but you never told us what the 75,000 was for? Buy out of your ex's interest in the marital home, your retirement account, but out of your alimony obligation or for some other... View More
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