Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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Is it legal for an apartment complex to ban a dog after it bites another tenant?
In Arizona, an apartment complex may be able to restrict or remove a dog after a bite, but it usually depends on the lease, the property’s pet policy, the severity of the incident, and whether the dog is covered by any d...
Is it legal for a landlord to reject my service dog because the building has a no-pets policy?
In general, a landlord in Rhode Island usually cannot reject a service dog just because the building has a no-pets policy. Housing rules for assistance animals often treat service animals differently from ordinary pets,...
Can child support include extracurricular activities like travel soccer and music lessons?
In general, child support can sometimes include or be adjusted to account for extracurricular activities, but it is not automatic. In West Virginia, as in many states, the basic child support amount is usually meant to c...
Do I have to divide frequent flyer miles and credit card rewards in divorce?
In a Mississippi divorce, frequent flyer miles and credit card rewards may sometimes be treated as marital property, but the answer usually depends on how the points were earned, when they were earned, and whether they c...
Landlord says my emotional support animal letter is “from the internet” and denied it. What should I do?
If you are in New Jersey and your landlord says your emotional support animal, or ESA, letter is “from the internet” and refuses to accept it, the main issue is usually whether the landlord had a lawful basis to question...
How do I divide tax debt from a joint return in divorce?
In general, a debt tied to a joint tax return does not automatically disappear because spouses divorce. A joint return can create joint federal tax responsibility, which means the IRS may look to either spouse for the fu...
What happens if my spouse says they will quit their job to avoid support?
In Colorado, a spouse generally cannot control a support case simply by saying they will quit their job. If a court is asked to decide support, it usually looks at the parties’ actual financial circumstances, not just a...
Is it legal for my spouse to change the locks on our house during divorce?
In Kentucky, the answer is often: it depends on the facts, the ownership or lease situation, and whether there are any court orders in place. A spouse may sometimes change the locks during a divorce, but that does not al...
Can I sue in Alabama if someone used AI to make fake images of me online?
In Alabama, you may have possible civil claims if someone used AI to create and post fake images of you online, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. The legal issue is usually not just that the images were made w...
Can a court give one spouse more property instead of ordering alimony?
In West Virginia, a court may sometimes structure a divorce outcome so that one spouse receives a larger share of marital property instead of, or in place of, ongoing alimony. But that does not mean property and alimony...
What happens if my ex is behind on alimony but just bought a new car?
In Delaware, if an ex is behind on alimony but has recently bought a new car, that can be a sign that the person may have some available money or access to credit. But a new car purchase does not automatically prove that...
Can a prenup cover student loan debt from before the marriage?
Yes, in general, a prenuptial agreement can address student loan debt that existed before the marriage, including how that debt will be treated during the marriage and if the couple later separates or divorces. In Virgin...
How do I get a subpoena for records from a social media platform?
In general, getting records from a social media platform usually involves a subpoena, but the exact process depends on the type of records you want, the platform’s policies, and the court rules that apply in your New Mex...
Is it legal for someone to threaten to release private photos unless I talk to them?
In general, a threat to release private photos in order to pressure someone into talking, meeting, or complying may raise serious legal concerns. In Washington, the answer often depends on what exactly was said, what the...
Is it legal for my spouse to hide cryptocurrency during property division in Arizona?
In general, a spouse is not supposed to hide assets during property division in an Arizona divorce. That usually includes cryptocurrency if it is part of the marital estate or otherwise must be disclosed in the divorce p...