

We are both equal ownership (inheridence from father who just died) but due to the fact he is involved with a bankruptcy which will not let him pass ownership to me. Do we have any options with out being forced to give up the condo(currently I am living there) at and have to move out? and can he... Read more »


I’m sorry that your father has passed and your brother is in a difficult circumstance. His bankruptcy attorney can explain all of his options with regard to the trust. His attorney may also need to consult with a probate/estate planning attorney. Because the laws regarding the trust are state... Read more »

You are looking at a $300.00 fine for a car and possible suspension of license and registration privileges if not taken care of quickly

Assuming you are talking about 2C:35-10a(1), which is the possession of a controlled dangerous substance in schedule I, II, III, or IV, the short answer is yes. In NJ, felonies are referred to as indictable offenses or crimes and there are 4 degrees. The statute you seem to be citing is a 3rd... Read more »
My mistake it's not 20 it's 2C:35-1()A(1)
Possession CDS/Analog-Schd

Yes it should be the equivalent of a felony, but you did not copy down the statute correctly so I cannot be sure. For example: Most Criminal statutes start with 2C you did not include this. Speak with a good criminal lawyer to get the correct answer to your question.
To NJ. Granddaughter wants to live with father. Mother refused to send docs to father. As her maternal grandmother can I ask the court for a law guardian for my Granddaughter. Father can't get birth certificate, his name isn't on it. My daughter wants her daughter to live hard. Job corps... Read more »

Thank you for your question. I am so sorry that you and your granddaughter have to go through this stressful time.
The most direct answer is you can file a grandparents rights application and request formal custody of your granddaughter. Then the court can order your daughter to turn over... Read more »
TRO. I was told. Nope. Cant make a copy. Must go to lawyer's office to hear. True?

I have no idea whether there was an order entered imposing a restriction on whether the lawyer could send you a copy of the tape recording of the testimony provided to the judge or hearing officer to support a TRO, but if your lawyer wants you to come into his / her office to listen to it, then go... Read more »
I pressed harassment and assault charges against someone who caused me bodily injury and continued to give threats before and after the incident. I contacted the police after the assault and they were unable to arrest her because they were not at the location (Cherry Hill Mall inside) and she is... Read more »

An Attorney can definitely help you, but a criminal attorney will charge you for his time and advise.
if no subdivision is done, and son agrees to pay sister in future when property is sold, what legal/tax issues does sister need to be aware of now or in the future?

Divisions of property which is the result of probate are exempt rom subdivision laws but not zoning laws.
As executor of my fathers estate, would a judge force me to sign off for his medical records to be released to his wife? I don’t want to sign but I don’t know if I have a leg to stand on.

The answer depends on all the facts involved, none of which are disclosed. My best suggestion is to speak to an attorney if you have not already retained one.
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... Read more »

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... Read more »
Shopify took down my listing on my website based on a DMCA takedown notice which doesn’t have any contact information, sender’s name or signature!! Is this even considered a valid notice? They are asking me to file a counter, but my question is whom do I file counter to? I don’t even know who... Read more »

They do not want to be in the position of deciding who is the rightful owner of the intellectual property
Consult with an attorney.
Shopify took down my listing on my website based on a DMCA takedown notice which doesn’t have any contact information, sender’s name or signature!! Is this even considered a valid notice? They are asking me to file a counter, but my question is whom do I file counter to? I don’t even know who... Read more »

Yes they can
They do not want to be in the position of deciding who is the rightful owner of the intellectual property

Call Legal Aid in the County in which you reside.
The defendant my landlord has illegally entered my room along with the her boyfriend/tenant and robbed me leaving me homeless and a major hardship in my life looking for a pro Bono lawyer

Call legal Aid in the County in which you reside for this information.

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... Read more »
My invention in no way modifies the product it simply allows the one-time use consumable to be reused more than once in the same manner for which it was intended.

The answer is, "it depends." In some situations, such as refiling printer cartridges, the rule of "patent exhaustion" may apply. This rule is that a patent owner uses up their rights when they first sell a product.
However, the patent owner may also have engaged in... Read more »
Should that come out of both of our profits if he bought the HVAC afterwards and the loan is only in his name?

HVAC is a fixture and thus a permenant attachment to the building. Thus the payment should be made from the proceeds of the sale unless there is a wrtten agreement to the contrary.
She had a will which left me, as their only child, to be executor and recipient of everything she and my father owned. I have taken care of everything including taxes. My father had a pending court case of sorts and it appears he will receive funds as a result which I am told will go to his estate.... Read more »

Speak to a CPA!
My son want to go to school from my friend house but it's not rental property

If your friends permits you to occupy his home that he owns and nit pay rent, you may do so. If he is a tenant and an owner of the home, there may be problems. If you do occupy your friend's home, it would be wise to get an agreement in writing.
The school issue is separate and... Read more »
I am having an issue with my current landlord. There has been water damage in my apartment for over a year now, in 2+ rooms. I have been communicating with the landlord since last year on how to get this issue resolved, little-to-no response from them. As a result of the water damage, I have an... Read more »

Notify, landlord both by certified mail, return receipt requested, and orally in the presence of a third party, that until the repairs are made, the monthly rent will be placed in an escrow account until all requested services are completed. Open an account at a convenient bank, make timely... Read more »
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.