I was awarded a default judgment by a NJ Small Claims court against an ex-tenant for failure to pay rent.

You might need to get that judgment filed/docketed in PA before you do that. Search for a PA or NJ attorney on AVVO to confirm the local procedure.

Can I sue my wedding photographer?

It's possible, but you really need to have a local litigation attorney look at the contract and the communications in order to develop a strategy.

Can I sell my assets prior to a bankruptcy order? Being chased by debt collection.

You can only transfer your assets for "fair consideration" (i.e., exchange for something of similar or greater value, not hiding them or...

Her defense would be that they were a gift. You'd have to prove that they were a conditional gift, like an engagement ring, and that the agreement...

I made a substantial purchase of precious metals from a “reputable” broker in NYC. . . . .

Your options are either to return the money or return the property. If you kept both, it could be a criminal act, beyond a civil case. Your last...

How to compel Judge Schecter of the NY Civil Court to make a decision within the 60 day timetable under the CPLR?

Be careful not to harm and prejudice your own interests, here. Although there is a 60 day rule, there is little any of us can do besides writing a...

It's very easy for a contractor to put a mechanics' s lien on your house or file a lawsuit, valid or not, but there's a risk for him if he does it...

Am I required to be present.

There shouldn't be any oral argument date if no one requested it. It should be on submission. Check the local judicial department rules or call...

Default Judgment Vacated in Queens Civil Court.

The statute would be CPLR 3126, but it does not apply to you because you failed to serve your answer and issue was not joined. You are in default...

Hi, a question regarding paintings I made that was accidentally sold at a tag sale. Is it possible for me to recoup legally

It can be done, and hopefully delicately and cheaply, but it is very fact dependent and would require figuratively throwing your relative under the...