Can I answer a Civil Action Order against me.

I can see by the Rule number that you are in the Family Court. Family law cases can be very emotion packed and you really need the services of a...

The simple answer is "yes", but you will have to prove negligence and that their negligence was the proximate cause of your damages. Its hardly...

Yes. Its required by the NJ Home Improvement Practices Act which provides for exemplary damages and legal fees.

Are there usually hearings for contempt motions (law division) and is it at least 16 days before they are heard?

There is usually sanctions imposed by the Court such as dismissal of the Plaintiff's Complaint or suppression of the Defendants' defenses. These...

What can I do about possible illegal actions regarding my lease renewal, & other things?

Contact the New Jersey Tenants Organization. They have a wealth of information about your rights as a Tenant.

Can an attorney agree to a settlement conference with defendant, as a matter of right, without the client's consent?

A NJ attorney has an obligation to pursue all avenues of resolving the case without trial. Many settlement conferences and alternative dispute...

Renunciation form question?

If they won't renounce, you can't make them. You would have to bring a lawsuit to have them removed. That is a very tough case when there has...

Fiance supports me. Has passed away. I am benneficiary on ira .what other rights do i have

Probably no other rights unless he had a Will and you are a named beneficiary in the Will.

My sister died and do not know if we are doing the right thing

Someone needs to be appointed as the personal representative of the estate i.e. administrator to have the authority to act on behalf of the estate....

If my landlord rented me an apartment without a CO and there’s mold and refuses to fix it can I sue him for my rent back?

You might have a claim for constructive eviction and need an experienced Landlord/Tenant lawyer to help you. Other contact the NJ Tenants Org.