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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 Cancel a Solar Panel Contract After the Installer Delays for Months?
In general, maybe — but it depends on the contract terms, the reason for the delay, and what has happened between you and the installer since the project was signed. In Arizona, a long delay by itself does not automatica...
What are my rights if I signed a waiver without reading it carefully?
In general, signing a waiver does not automatically mean you lose every legal right connected to the situation. In Idaho, as in many states, a signed waiver may be treated as evidence that you agreed to its terms, even i...
How do I dispute a hospital bill for an out-of-network doctor I did not choose during an emergency visit?
If you received care in an emergency and were billed for an out-of-network doctor you did not choose, there may be ways to dispute the bill, but the options depend on the facts, your insurance plan, and whether state or...
What happens if a medical provider bills me for services that should have been covered by insurance?
If a medical provider bills you for services that you believe your insurance should have covered, the first thing to know is that the bill is not necessarily final. In general, billing disputes like this can happen for s...
How do I dispute duplicate charges on a medical bill?
Duplicate charges on a medical bill can happen for a few different reasons. A provider might accidentally bill the same service twice, a claim may be processed more than once, or a bill may include charges that overlap i...
How do I dispute a hospital bill that includes duplicate charges?
If your hospital bill appears to include duplicate charges, the first step is usually to compare the itemized bill with your records and any explanation of benefits from your insurer. Duplicate charges can sometimes happ...
Do I have to pay a medical bill that was sent to collections before I ever received the first invoice?
In Pennsylvania, you may still owe a valid medical bill even if the account was sent to collections before you personally received the first invoice. But the fact that a collection notice arrived before an original bill...
Do I Have to Return Wrong Items Sent With My Buyee Order From Japan?
If Buyee or a seller sent you the wrong item, the answer is usually fact-specific. In general, whether you have to return it depends on the purchase terms, who made the mistake, what was delivered, and whether any return...
Do I have to pay a hospital bill that includes charges for services I never received?
In general, you may not have to pay a hospital bill for charges that were never actually provided, but the answer usually depends on what the bill shows, what records exist, and whether the charge was a mistake, a duplic...
How do I dispute a $700 ambulance bill that my insurance says should have been covered?
If your insurance company says an ambulance ride should have been covered but you still received a $700 bill, the first step is usually to identify where the breakdown happened. In many cases, the issue may involve the i...
Can a hospital refund check become unclaimed property if I moved and never received it?
Yes, a hospital refund check can sometimes become unclaimed property if it was issued to you but never cashed, deposited, or otherwise claimed, including situations where you moved and did not receive it. In general, unc...