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What is the name of your state? NJ If a person is convicted of a 2nd offense for simple assault within 1 year - what are the probable penalties & fines? The first conviction resulted in a $500 fine & mandatory anger management classes. Thanks!

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? NJ I've worked in a warehouse for a little over 10 months. Because of all the walking, I have become a high risk pregnancy (dr says I can deliver any day even though I'm not due until the end of August.) My dr wants me out on...

What is the name of your state? NJ I was hit in the right rear of my truck. I'm not sure if I should consult an attorney or not. Here's what happened: I came to a stop sign. It's a 2 way stop (the way I was coming and on the direct other side of the street coming towards me). On the right...

:eek: What is the name of your state? NJ A friend of mine was working for a company for 8 months before she went out on Maternity leave. Unfortunately, she had serious complications and was out from the 2nd week of May until current. She got clearance from her OB to return to work on Sept...

What is the name of your state? NJ Does anyone know how to figure out the weekly amount of child support that should be paid based on income? Is there a formulation that is used? My ex is trying to keep this out of court and we're trying to figure out a fair amount. Any advice is appreciated!

frozen pipes fixed!!! Thank you to everyone who offered the wonderful advice! After reading the laws in my state that someone pointed me towards - we went to the landlord with some knowledge! It's true - knowledge is power! We hired our own person to come in and assess the situation - they...

What is the name of your state? NJ Over the weekend, the pipes froze in our kitchen - thus, cutting off the water supply in that room. We do have water in our 2 bathrooms. The landlord comes out with a plumber and cuts a hole in the basement wall to access the crawl space the kitchen sits on...

What is the name of your state? NJ I am considering filing for bankruptcy and would like to know the difference between chapter 13 & 7. Also, how does filing effect your credit? Right now, I rent - but am trying to purchase a home in 05. Will filing prevent me from purchasing a home? Will...

What is the name of your state? NJ I purchased a car in 01 from a used dealer. The car was ok at first, but has since become "the money pit". It is financed, and the payments will be done in July of this year. Problem is - the thing croaked. The finance company told me that I can turn it...

What is the name of your state? NJ My husband works night shift at a company in NJ. Over the past few months, several cars (including his) has been damaged. Slashed tires, flattened tires, cars being "keyed", sugar being put into gas tanks, etc... The employees know who is doing this - it's...

What is the name of your state? NJ My sister was called into her HR dept this morning and told that she's been over paid for the past 2 months. Apparently, when they gave her a raise, someone keyed in the wrong amount. She was supposed to get 4% and instead they gave her 6%. Unfortunately...

What is the name of your state? NJ Can a grandparent take a parent to court for visitation of their grandchild? I know of a case where the grandmother constantly fills a 7 year old child's head with stories and lies. She's trying to convince the little boy to live with her. His parents are...

I've tried offering the money to her. She wants to do it herself. By the way - the loans against the house would have to be paid before I would "inherit" it. Those loans are already in excess of 100,000.

What is the name of your state? NJ My grandmother owns her home. The mortgage is paid in full. She has an equity loan against the house in her name, with my father as a co-signer. She also has 2 other sons. She is now almost 80. She wants me to move in to her home and assume the loan...

:D Well, I contacted the supposed "law firm" that sent me this letter. He started spouting off a bunch of statues that allowed him to send me the information. I asked him if I could verify the docket number again with him and he agreed. When he confirmed the number I had was right, I told...