Of counsel and counsel

"Counsel" is a generic term for attorney or lawyer. It is usually not associated with a position in a firm, but rather a term of respect like...

In addition to what my colleagues said, I think your concern and frustration is over the passage of time and the value of the car. Typical estate...

There are very serious and strong anti-bullying laws now in New Jersey. Since this dispute began in a school related activity (yes, riding the...

If your at school and a student is punching you and hitting you do you have the right to fight back?

New Jersey follows the right to self-defense if you have no ability to flee. In other words, if you can get away from the attack, do that first;...

Why was my attorney paid his fees 6 weeks ago and he hasn't collected my settlement check yet. 14 day has turned into 40 days.

My colleague is correct, however, I would be a bit concerned because the usual procedure is that the attorney is sent one check with a lump sum of...

Officer refuse to let me move my car before tow truck hooked up my vehicle. Can I fight this.

I don't think you have a strong argument in your favor. Once the tow truck has been called, your car is already essentially "in custody". ...

Like my colleagues, I'm confused by what you mean "notification". Is this a contract? Is this a court proceeding? Is this a payment? What do...

I believe my spouse is deliberately underemployed

My colleague is correct. I will add that most courts won't force people to find jobs at a previously higher salary if they have been laid off. ...

Can a debitor garnish my ssi,ssd and my child support

In general, a creditor (if that is what you mean - someone you owe money to?) can NOT garnish SSI or SSD from you. Sometimes they do and you have...

How do i reduce amount of child support?

You need to go to court on a Motion to Modify Child Support (or perhaps custody) and tell the judge in the changes in circumstances: (1) that you...