If I were a US Senator, would it be legal for me to use my political office to help a friend? Even if there is no "quid pro quo

Follow the news and you will find out. That's why both sides have a lawyer.

Should I even consider the options my bank is offering to avoid foreclosure now that my bankruptcy is discharged?

A short sale can help you to the extent that you can demand payment from the bank to agree to it. If the foreclosure is imminent (a couple of...

How can I challenge a law that violates my right to contact and seeks to make it a criminal charge from a discharged creditor

If you want to change a law, run for state legislature.

Capital gain on down payment

A gift is not a loss on the value of the property. No. You will pay the gift tax if the amount exceeds the maximum. And get no deduction here.

Can anything be done against a big corporation ?

If you didn't contract for a minimum period of time, you had none.

As long as one person wants a divorce in NJ, there will be a divorce.

Bankruptcy Lawyer

You generally provide a complete list to your bankruptcy attorney - using your own credit reports and personal knowledge, not him. After all, he is...

If I sue NJ Transit, do I have to serve them with "NOTICE" for the tort claim? Is NJ Transit public or private?

NJ transit is public so tort claims act. Tesla is private so if you sue them you do not. But you will have to buy your Tesla through a dealer in NJ.

FERPA can my school disclose information to my parents?

Any sensible parent says, "OK, if you want my tax returns and any support from me while you're in college, you will sign over your rights for me to...

Is it mandatory to register an activity that I do once a week as a business?

No. It's just mandatory to declare the income on your taxes. But it could have issues with your car insurance paying if you are acting as a taxi...