Legal Q&A Topics
Browse published legal information questions. Pages are sorted by recent reader activity.
How do I enforce a child support order when the other parent is self-employed?
In North Carolina, enforcing child support against a self-employed parent can be more complicated than collecting from someone with regular wages. That is because wage withholding may be less straightforward when income...
Is it legal for child support to be taken from my unemployment benefits in Arizona?
In general, yes—child support can often be taken from unemployment benefits in Arizona. Unemployment compensation is commonly treated as income that may be used to satisfy child support obligations, and benefit payments...
How do I claim mileage and transportation costs for injury-related doctor visits?
In Iowa, mileage and other transportation costs for injury-related doctor visits may sometimes be recoverable as part of a personal injury claim, workers’ compensation claim, or other injury-related insurance claim, depe...
What are my rights if my spouse hid cryptocurrency before we signed the prenup?
In Washington, a prenuptial agreement may be challenged or limited if one spouse hid important financial information before the agreement was signed. If cryptocurrency existed before the prenup and was not disclosed, tha...
Do I have to list every bank account and retirement account in a prenup?
In general, a prenuptial agreement is more likely to be enforceable when both people are given a fair, honest picture of their finances before signing. In Pennsylvania, that often means disclosing bank accounts, retireme...
Can a Hotel Charge a Smoking Fee If I Never Smoked?
In general, a hotel may charge a smoking fee if it believes a room, balcony, or other hotel area was smoked in or smelled like smoke, even if the guest says they never smoked. The key issue is usually not only whether th...
How do I get a refund from a travel booking site that canceled my reservation but kept the service fee?
In Tennessee, the answer usually depends on the booking site’s terms, how the fee was described, and what the site actually promised when you booked. If the site canceled your reservation, you may have a stronger argumen...
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...
Is it legal for an insurer to close my personal injury claim because I missed one phone call?
In general, an insurer may not be able to close a Nevada personal injury claim just because you missed one phone call. Whether a claim can be closed usually depends on the policy language, the insurer’s claim-handling pr...
How do I file a claim against a caterer who canceled my event last minute?
If a caterer in Massachusetts canceled your event at the last minute, you may have a contract dispute, a consumer complaint issue, or both, depending on the facts. In general, the first step is to gather the written agre...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge a nonrefundable application fee and never run my application?
In general, a landlord should not charge an application fee as if the application will be reviewed and then simply keep the fee without doing the promised screening, but the answer can depend on the lease paperwork, the...
Bought a car from a small dealer in Georgia and now the temp tag is expired with no title in sight. What are my options?
If you bought a car from a small dealer in Georgia and the temporary tag has expired while the title still has not arrived, that can be frustrating and stressful. In general, the situation may involve both vehicle title...
Do I have to move out after a 14-day notice if I am applying for emergency rental help?
In New York, receiving a 14-day notice does not usually mean you must move out immediately. In general, a notice is a step in the eviction process, not the same thing as a court order. If you are applying for emergency r...
Is it legal for an apartment complex to charge me $85 every month for valet trash I never agreed to?
In Arizona, whether an apartment complex may charge a monthly valet trash fee usually depends on the lease, any addenda, and whether the fee was clearly disclosed before you signed. In general, landlords and property man...
Is it legal for a storage facility to increase my monthly rate without notice?
In Idaho, whether a storage facility can raise your monthly rent without notice usually depends on the storage rental agreement and any applicable state-law limits. In general, self-storage contracts often give the facil...