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What happens if my ex says I cannot see the kids until I pay overdue support?
In Connecticut, child support and parenting time are generally treated as separate issues. That means a parent usually cannot decide on their own to stop visits or parenting time just because support is overdue. If there...
What happens if I was partially at fault because I was speeding when another driver turned in front of me?
If you were speeding and another driver turned in front of you, Colorado law generally treats the crash as a fault and damages question, not an all-or-nothing issue in every case. Your own speeding may be considered evid...
Do I have to keep paying my loans while my forgiveness application is under review?
In general, you may still have to keep making payments while a loan forgiveness application is being reviewed, unless the loan program or servicer has placed your account into an approved pause, deferment, forbearance, a...
What are my rights if an online retailer refuses to refund a returned item worth $300?
If an online retailer refuses to refund a returned item, your rights usually depend on the retailer’s posted return policy, what was promised at checkout, the condition of the item, and whether the retailer actually rece...
How do I modify an antiharassment order to add my new address after I moved?
In Washington, if you moved and need your new address reflected in an antiharassment order, the usual starting point is to review the order and any related court paperwork to see how the court handled address confidentia...
Do I have to include my spouse’s income for income based student loan payments?
In general, whether you must include a spouse’s income for income-based student loan payments depends on the repayment plan, how the loan servicer counts household income, and whether you file taxes jointly or separately...
How do I handle a credit card company reopening a dispute after I thought the chargeback was final?
If a credit card company reopens a dispute after you believed the chargeback was final, the first step is usually to read every notice carefully and confirm what changed. In general, a payment dispute can be reopened if...
Can my landlord evict me for paying rent two days late once after three years in the apartment?
In New Jersey, a landlord may not automatically be able to evict a tenant just because rent was paid two days late one time after years of paying on time. In general, eviction depends on the lease, the reason for the lat...
How do I divide debt from a failed business during divorce?
In a Nebraska divorce, debt from a failed business is usually handled as part of the overall property and debt division process. That means the court may look at who incurred the debt, when it was incurred, what it was u...
Do I have to send a cease and desist letter before suing for online defamation in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, you usually do not have to send a cease and desist letter before filing a lawsuit for online defamation. In general, a defamation claim does not have a universal legal requirement that you first demand a...
How do I know if a voicemail message counts as consent to record the rest of a call?
In general, a voicemail message does not automatically count as consent to record the rest of a live phone call. Whether it counts usually depends on what the speaker actually said, whether the statement clearly allowed...
I Bought a Used Car “As Is” and the Transmission Failed the Next Day — Any Recourse?
In Michigan, an “as is” used-car sale usually means the buyer accepts the vehicle in its current condition and the seller is generally not promising that the car is mechanically sound. So if the transmission failed the n...
Do I have to pay late fees listed on a pay-or-quit notice before the deadline?
In Pennsylvania, whether you have to pay late fees listed on a pay-or-quit notice before the deadline usually depends on the lease, the type of fee, and whether the fee is legally enforceable. A pay-or-quit notice is gen...
Do I have to move out by the date written on a notice taped to my apartment door?
In New York, a notice taped to your apartment door does not automatically mean you have to move out by that date. In general, a landlord or other party usually must follow the proper legal process before a tenant can be...
What are my rights if a storage company increases my rent by 40% without notice?
In general, whether a storage company can raise your rent by 40% without notice depends on the rental agreement, the company’s policies, and Oklahoma law. In many self-storage arrangements, the written contract controls...