Questions answered by Jon H Powell

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How will my father's property -- house and land in New Jersey -- be divided when he died without a will?

Jon's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

Because your father had a fixed place of residence in the state of New Jersey, New Jersey law will control. Please contact a New Jersey estate and...

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My sister was murdered by her ex but she reported him over and over again to the sheriff dept. But nothing was done. Can I sue?

Jon's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

The estate would need to be opened, and the lawsuit would need to be brought in the name of the wrongful death beneficiaries of the estate. As...

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CAN A HOME BE FORECLOSED ON FOR NOT YET HAVING PAID THE 2013 PROPERTY TAXES

Jon's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

It is an event of default to not keep the ad valorem taxes paid. Therefore, one of the Bank's remedies is to foreclose. Go pay the property...

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Relocating do I need to inform they lawyer?

Jon's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

As Mr. Ferrington stated, you need a lawyer - BADLY. If DHS took the children, Youth Court is involved. And now you are trying to leave the...

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Can my ex boyfriends lawyer legally advise him to keep my kids from me until we go to court for custody?

Jon's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

If there is a custody order in place, his withholding the children is an act of contempt. If there is no custody order in place, he has every...

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My wife refuses to sign papers.

Jon's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

Because she will not agree to an irreconcilable differences divorce, you have one of three options: (1) stay married; (2) sue her for separate...

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Can. You own a pistol with misdemeaner. Domestic assault after three years in. M.s

Jon's answer | Answered on December 22, 2014

Domestic violence is a misdemeanor that carries with it a federal penalty of being prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm. Therefore, if...

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What are the guidelines on trying to get my court hearing in a different courthouse, but in the same county?

Jon's answer | Answered on December 19, 2014

Consult your attorney. It would be unethical for one of us to offer comment or advice to someone who is obviously represented.

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What rights do I have if my wife moves out when I own my home without her name on it anywhere and I have custody of 3 children?

Jon's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

That is way too broad of a question for anyone to give you a good answer. This is best answered by a lawyer, in an office, after the lawyer has...

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Need to amend a child custody agreement , need help

Jon's answer | Answered on December 16, 2014

1. Hire a lawyer. 2. Hire a lawyer. This is not intended to be self-serving or to be a smart-alec response. Every lawyer knows that it is much...

Jon H Powell's Answers (1490)

How will my father's property -- house and land in New Jersey -- be divided when he died without a will?

My sister was murdered by her ex but she reported him over and over again to the sheriff dept. But nothing was done. Can I sue?

CAN A HOME BE FORECLOSED ON FOR NOT YET HAVING PAID THE 2013 PROPERTY TAXES

Relocating do I need to inform they lawyer?

Can my ex boyfriends lawyer legally advise him to keep my kids from me until we go to court for custody?

My wife refuses to sign papers.

Can. You own a pistol with misdemeaner. Domestic assault after three years in. M.s

What are the guidelines on trying to get my court hearing in a different courthouse, but in the same county?

What rights do I have if my wife moves out when I own my home without her name on it anywhere and I have custody of 3 children?

Need to amend a child custody agreement , need help