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What happens if the prenup was never notarized?
In Colorado, a prenuptial agreement that was never notarized is not automatically impossible to enforce, but the missing notarization can create real questions about validity, proof, and how a court may treat the documen...
What happens if we signed the prenup in one state but divorce in another?
In general, a prenuptial agreement signed in one state may still be considered by the divorce court in another state, but the court will usually look at several things before deciding how much weight to give it. The main...
Is it legal for a court to award one spouse more than half of the marital property?
Yes, in Nevada, a court may be able to award one spouse more than half of the marital property, depending on the facts. Nevada is an equitable distribution state, which generally means the court divides marital property...
Can I take a daycare to small claims court for charging me after I withdrew my child?
In Arizona, you may be able to take a daycare to small claims court if you believe the daycare charged you money it was not entitled to collect after you withdrew your child. Whether that is a good fit usually depends on...
Can a landlord charge me for pest treatment when the whole building has mice?
In Illinois, a landlord may not always be able to charge a tenant for pest treatment just because mice are present in the building. In general, the answer depends on the lease, the source of the infestation, and whether...
Is it legal for my spouse to hide a vehicle at a friend’s house during divorce?
In Indiana, a spouse generally should not secretly move, hide, or transfer marital property in a way that interferes with the divorce process. A vehicle is often one of the assets a court may need to identify, value, and...
What happens if the dog owner blames me for reaching toward the dog?
In Louisiana, if a dog owner says you caused the incident by reaching toward the dog, that argument may affect how fault is evaluated. In general, dog bite and dog injury claims can turn on the facts, including what the...
What happens if police read Miranda rights in Spanish but I only understand English?
If police read Miranda warnings in a language you do not understand, the issue is usually whether you actually received and understood the warnings well enough to make a knowing, voluntary, and intelligent decision about...
What are my rights if my ex claims I owe support for months when the child lived with me?
If a child lived with you for a period of time, that fact may matter a lot in a Washington child support dispute, but it does not automatically erase support that was already ordered. In general, child support obligation...
My Ex Is Threatening Court Over Old Abuse Allegations — Can I Get Protection?
In Nevada, an ex-partner threatening court action over old abuse allegations can feel frightening and disruptive. In general, whether you can get legal protection depends on what kind of threat is being made, whether the...
What are my rights if I was intoxicated when I waived Miranda?
If you were intoxicated when you waived your Miranda rights, that does not automatically mean the waiver was invalid. In general, courts look at whether the waiver was knowing, voluntary, and intelligent under the total...
Do I have to ask the platform to preserve evidence before the post disappears?
In general, if you think an online post, message, account record, or platform log may matter in a legal dispute, it is often a good idea to think about preservation early. Once content disappears, gets deleted, or change...
Is it defamation if someone posts a fake warning about me in a local parents’ group?
In general, a fake warning posted about you in a local parents’ group may be defamatory if it makes a false statement of fact about you and harms your reputation. Whether it counts as defamation usually depends on exactl...
I canceled a cleaning service but they showed up anyway and billed me. Do I owe it?
In Virginia, the answer usually depends on the facts of the cancellation, the service agreement, and what notice the company received. If you properly canceled before the scheduled visit and the company still came anyway...
What are my rights if I was arrested for DUI after taking prescribed anxiety medication?
If you were arrested for DUI after taking prescribed anxiety medication in Washington, you generally have the same basic criminal procedure rights as any other person accused of a crime. That usually includes the right t...