Legal Question in Business Law in New Jersey

Your wife really needs to have a lawyer review the suit, the lease, and the circumstances that led your wife to sign the personal guarantee.

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The answer is largely going to depend on what obligations she agreed to guarantee. As note previously, the the lease, guarantee and complaint (i.e., lawsuit) must be reviewed. But as a general rule, not being a "daily worker" or owner of the business will probably have little impact. Imagine a person who "co-signs" (i.e., guarantees) a car loan for another person. The mere fact that the co-signer doesn't own or ever used the car is irrelevant to the obligation to make the lender whole. Please have your wife contact me ASAP so that we may explore her options and protect her legal rights. 973-921-0600.

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As a Franchise Attorney I agree with the above attorney answers. As a personal guarantor, your wife is on the hook for any lease-related violations. Soil contamination lawsuits are VERY expensive and damages can be even more expensive. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice as soon as possible.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

Franchise Foundations, a Professional Corporation

Ihave read the previous answers. while I agree you should sit down with an attorney to review your options.

Your wife has a huge problem. Get a lawyer on it immediately.

I am in Hackensack, just across the George Washington Bridge. Let me know if I can help.

Robert Davies, Attorney 201 820 3460