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How do I collect if I win a $1,200 small claims judgment and the business still refuses to pay?
If you win a small claims judgment in South Dakota and the business still does not pay, the judgment does not usually collect itself. A court judgment is a legal debt, but you generally still have to take collection step...
Do I have to pay alimony if we were married for only three years?
In South Carolina, a short marriage does not automatically mean alimony will be denied, and it does not automatically mean alimony will be ordered. Courts usually look at the whole financial picture, not just the length...
Is it legal for a rental car company to charge hidden fees after return?
In general, a rental car company may charge fees after you return the vehicle if the charges were disclosed in the rental agreement, pricing terms, or other contract documents you accepted. The key issue is usually not w...
What are my rights if my spouse bought property overseas during the marriage?
If your spouse bought property overseas during the marriage, you may still have rights to that property under Kansas family law principles if the property is treated as marital property. In Kansas, courts generally look...
Do I have to take alcohol classes after a DUI conviction in Alabama?
In Alabama, you may have to complete alcohol education or treatment after a DUI conviction, but it is not automatic in every case. Whether a court orders classes often depends on the facts of the case, the offense level,...
My employer pays bonuses but skipped me after I gave notice. Is that legal?
In California, the answer often depends on what kind of bonus it was, what the employer’s written policies said, and whether you had already met the conditions for earning it before you gave notice. In general, an employ...
What are my rights if a loose dog attacked me in my apartment hallway?
If a loose dog attacked you in an apartment hallway in North Dakota, you may have rights under general animal-liability, negligence, and premises-liability rules, depending on who controlled the dog and what happened. In...
Can I be charged with DUI if I was parked with the engine running but not driving?
Yes, in California, a person may still be charged with DUI even if the vehicle was parked and not moving at the moment of police contact. The key issue is usually not just whether the car was in motion, but whether the p...
Do I have to pay a cancellation charge when the cleaning company canceled on me twice?
In general, if the cleaning company canceled on you twice, whether you owe a cancellation charge depends on the contract, the company’s cancellation policy, and what actually happened. If the company was the one that fai...
What happens if a contractor fails to complete work by the deadline stated in the contract?
In Vermont, if a contractor does not finish work by the deadline in the contract, the late completion may be treated as a breach of contract. What happens next usually depends on the contract language, the reason for the...
Do I have to pay medical bills upfront while waiting for the car accident settlement?
In general, you may still be responsible for medical bills after a car accident even while a settlement is pending. In South Carolina, the fact that you are pursuing a car accident claim does not usually stop hospitals,...
A dealership ran my credit multiple times after I told them not to. Can I do anything?
Yes, possibly, but the answer depends on what exactly happened, what you agreed to, and how the dealership used your information. In general, a dealership may only have a lawful reason to access your credit if you gave p...
Can my landlord evict me because I refused entry when they gave only 30 minutes’ notice?
In Virginia, a landlord usually cannot treat every refusal of entry as an automatic eviction event. In general, the answer depends on the lease, the reason for the visit, how much notice was given, and whether the landlo...
Can I copyright a board game rulebook drafted with AI and then rewritten by me?
In general, a board game rulebook may be copyrightable if the final version contains enough original human authorship. The key issue is usually not whether AI was used at some point, but whether the copyrighted material...
Is it legal for a store to refuse to identify the cleaning company responsible for the spill?
In general, a store may be able to refuse to volunteer the name of a cleaning company, but that does not necessarily end the matter if someone was injured in a spill. In Arkansas, the legal question is usually not whethe...