Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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What are my rights if child support was calculated using the wrong number of overnights?
If child support was calculated using the wrong number of overnights, you may have the right to ask for a correction. In general, overnight time is one of the facts that can affect child support calculations because many...
Can My Employer Deny Sick Leave Because I Didn’t Find Coverage?
In Oregon, an employer usually cannot require you to find someone to cover your shift before allowing protected sick leave, but the answer can depend on the type of leave involved and the employer’s policies. If the abse...
Can I be charged if I broke my own property while it was in someone else’s apartment?
In Minnesota, you generally cannot be charged just for breaking your own property. But the fact that the item belonged to you does not always end the legal question. If the property was in someone else’s apartment, polic...
Can a court divide a family business started before marriage but grown during marriage?
In Maine, a court may be able to consider a family business in a divorce even if one spouse started it before the marriage, especially if the business grew during the marriage. But that does not automatically mean the en...
Is it legal for my spouse to cash out stocks before the divorce hearing?
In Indiana, a spouse may be able to sell or cash out stocks before a divorce hearing, but that does not always mean the move is automatically allowed or harmless in the divorce case. In general, once a divorce is filed,...
Is it legal for officers to question me after I said I do not want to talk?
In general, officers may still ask questions after you say you do not want to talk, but that does not always mean you must answer. Under U.S. constitutional law, the key issue is often whether you were in custody and whe...
How do I handle divorce when we have frozen embryos from fertility treatment?
When a couple divorces and has frozen embryos from fertility treatment, the legal questions can be different from the usual property or custody issues. In general, courts look first for any signed agreement about what sh...
Can I ask for an antiharassment order if a stranger keeps showing up outside my apartment building?
In Washington, a person who keeps appearing outside your apartment building may sometimes be the kind of conduct that supports an anti-harassment order. Whether that is true usually depends on the facts, including what t...
Can a prenup protect intellectual property royalties from books or music?
In general, a prenup may be used to address who owns intellectual property and who receives royalties from books, music, and similar creative work. In Wyoming, as in many states, a premarital agreement can often be draft...
Is it legal for an ex to post on Instagram that I cheated clients in my small business?
In Florida, an ex posting on Instagram that you “cheated clients” in your small business may be legally risky for them, but whether it is unlawful depends on the exact words used, whether the statement is false, and whet...
Can I sue if a dog bit my child at daycare?
Yes, a lawsuit may be possible in some situations, but the answer depends on the facts and on Wyoming law. In general, a dog bite claim after an incident at daycare may involve more than one possible legal theory, includ...
What are my rights if my ex will not give me proof of the kids’ health insurance costs?
If your ex will not give you proof of the children’s health insurance costs, you may still have general rights to ask for it, especially if the cost affects child support, reimbursement, or how medical expenses are share...
What are my rights if my apartment elevator has been broken for a month and I live on the sixth floor?
If you live in Oregon and your apartment elevator has been broken for a month, you may have tenant rights if the problem makes the building unsafe, significantly interferes with your use of the home, or suggests the land...
How do I split a pension in divorce after 18 years of marriage?
In Nebraska, a pension is often treated as marital property to the extent it was earned during the marriage, but the exact division depends on the facts of the case. After an 18-year marriage, a court will usually look a...
Do I have to divide a 401(k) if my spouse never worked during the marriage?
In Pennsylvania, a spouse’s lack of outside employment during the marriage does not automatically prevent a 401(k) from being divided in divorce. In general, retirement accounts earned or built up during the marriage may...