My stepfather passed away while awaiting a settlement for a car accident. Does this go to estate or his survivors?

Unfortunately,, the case becomes very difficult as there is now no witness to testify, but otherwise nothing keeps it from going on. But any...

Got into an Car Accident (not my fault). now wondering if i can sue for various things.

1) The repair on your car covers in its entirety what you can go after for that collision damage. No "accident value depreciation". We have...

Can a school district ban anything relating to the Confederate flag? Isn't that a violation of the First Amendment?

You have no first amendment rights to impose yourself on others in the school setting. Schools regularly restrict first amendment rights. Free...

It is easier to get a restraining order or a harassment charge (both of which can be used even if the things you claim or she claims are true) than...

Can I use a well known actor's vocal lines from a movie for a humorous parody I'm creating on my website with no permission?

To satirize the movie? Sure. To make money on these well-known lines without paying the copyright owner (likely the studio or writer, not the...

I am selling my NJ home. The underground oil tank was "abandoned" & certificated in 1997. Leave it alone or remove it? thanks!

Removing it can cost six figures if there was seeping contamination, and leaving it will likely make it a no-buy for almost every buyer. Not an...

Owner dint return full security deposit back. out of 1500 they returned only 1000 after 40 days. another 500 they used it .

They do not visit "before you move out" - because it is the last condition you leave it in that they use. You should when you move IN to an...

What are the laws regulating a school to give out personal information on a student?

There is no law against a person with access and rights to use a student records system from using it. However, if she is changing information that...

Will New Jersey courts mandate family counseling if the parties involved have been divorced for over a year?

If he convinces the court that he stopped coming because of an attitude in your child against him that you contributed to creating, then he could...

Can my husband and I enter uncontested divorce with two children age 16 & 17 ?

You can at any age, and even beyond 18 the children may require college payments.