Questions answered by Michael T Millar

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Co-owner of property is refusing to pay the mortgage. The mortgage is in his name. I pay him $1,000. per month. May I sue him

Michael's answer | Answered on February 28, 2015

When you saw that you are a "co-owner" - does that mean that your name is one the deed? If you are on the deed, you have rights both in law and in...

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Can my siblings fight me for our parents house

Michael's answer | Answered on February 28, 2015

Given that the deed was recorded more than 8 years ago, it is unlikely that your siblings would have a valid claim to challenge the transfer. As my...

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Contract involving fraud

Michael's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

A lawyer would need to review your documents. Taking your money and using it on another project is likely a conversion of your funds and may be...

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House doesn't get warm enough. Heat pump system installed 4/14.

Michael's answer | Answered on February 19, 2015

I agree with my colleague that your first recourse is to see if the company can address your concerns under the terms of any warranty that you...

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I recently refinance my home and took my sister off the deed. I now want to add her back on - what steps do I take to do so?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 19, 2015

As my colleagues have indicated, a transfer of your ownership interest is likely a violation of the terms of your mortgage - unless you get the...

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Is this contract illegal?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

There are not enough facts here to provide an answer. Under NJ REC rules, a broker or agent may not pay a commission, or a percentage of a...

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Does evidence of illegal activity presented in a civil court automatically generate a criminal charge?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

There is no "automatic" criminal charges. A settlement in civil court may prevent a referral to the prosecutor's office by the court, but it is no...

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What to do when someone doesn't claim your certified letter?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

Pre-suit notice will not affect your suit.

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Does evidence of illegal activity presented in a civil court automatically generate a criminal charge?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

Criminal charges are not "automatically" generated. If the case is settled, it is likely that no one in the civil court will ever read the papers.

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When cases are filed in district court, how are they made available for me to see it when I google his name

Michael's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

The federal courts have a very good online system known as "Pacer" - which allows you to see the docket and retrieve documents. New Jersey state...

Michael T Millar's Answers (3507)

Co-owner of property is refusing to pay the mortgage. The mortgage is in his name. I pay him $1,000. per month. May I sue him

Can my siblings fight me for our parents house

Contract involving fraud

House doesn't get warm enough. Heat pump system installed 4/14.

I recently refinance my home and took my sister off the deed. I now want to add her back on - what steps do I take to do so?

Is this contract illegal?

Does evidence of illegal activity presented in a civil court automatically generate a criminal charge?

What to do when someone doesn't claim your certified letter?

Does evidence of illegal activity presented in a civil court automatically generate a criminal charge?

When cases are filed in district court, how are they made available for me to see it when I google his name