Is our lease even legal? Do I have a case if this is brought to court because of the physical side effects of the smoking?

Absolutely a defense! You should argue that the premises are rendered uninhabitable because of the cigarette smoking, documented by an MD. Your...

Help with welfare fraud

Welfare fraud is treated as a theft, and the amount involved, $6,000.00, likely makes this a crime of the third degree. If convicted, pursuant to...

Help with welfare fraud

Welfare fraud is treated just like theft and carries state penalties and possibly federal sentencing as well. Theft is not limited to stealing...

Divorce

You need to hire a process server to serve the papers -- you can google process servers for your county. However, I strongly urge you to at least...

Divorce

You should contact the court and see if there is a pro bono attorney available who would take your case without charging a legal fee, or a much...

The hospital can only place a lien on your house if it files suit and obtains a judgment against you. The home would also need to be in your name...

Landlord gave us 3 moths to move out. What rights do we have if we don't find an apartment by then ?

The first thing to look at is your lease because the terms of the lease will be controlling. In particular, you will want to know if the lease can...

NJ Rule of Court requesting me to supply information as a landlord - am I obligated to do so?

More information is needed from you. It sounds like you may have received a subpoena. If you did, then you need to comply, but only if it was...

Is it possible for me to request the judge review my open divorce case?

Is your spouse represented by counsel? If so, you should not proceed on your own because doing so is risky and difficult. You should consult with...

NJ SCP: Is it too late to file Motion to dismiss for failure to answer interrogatory. Court date less than 4 weeks away.

You should file a motion to compel an answer to your discovery. Your certification should include facts showing that the interrogatory was properly...