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What are my rights if a drunk driver hit me and their insurance wants a quick settlement?
If a drunk driver hit you in Illinois and the insurance company wants a fast settlement, you generally have the right to slow the process down and look at the offer before signing anything. A quick offer is often meant t...
How do I value a small business for equitable distribution?
In North Carolina, a small business may be valued as part of equitable distribution if it is marital property, divisible property, or partly separate property with a marital component. The basic goal is to determine the...
What happens if my bank let an automatic subscription charge go through after I revoked authorization?
If you revoked authorization for an automatic subscription and your bank still let the charge go through, the situation may involve both the merchant and the bank. In general, whether money can be taken depends on how th...
How do I modify support after my child moved in with me full time?
If your child has moved in with you full time, you may be able to ask the court to modify the existing child support order. In Nebraska, child support is usually changed through a formal court process, not simply by agre...
Can a Landlord Charge Me for Replacing Appliances That Were Already Old?
In general, a landlord may only charge a tenant for appliance replacement if the lease, rental agreement, or the law allows it and the tenant is responsible for the damage or loss. If an appliance was already old, worn o...
What are my rights if someone copied my prompt and generated similar artwork?
In general, if someone copied your prompt and used it to generate similar artwork, your rights may depend on what was copied, how the prompt was used, and whether the resulting image is legally protected by copyright or...
Can a Landlord Charge Pet Rent for an Emotional Support Animal?
In California, a landlord generally may not treat an emotional support animal as a pet just because the animal lives with a tenant. An emotional support animal, sometimes called an ESA, is usually considered a housing ac...
My Ex Won’t Remove My Name From a Joint Phone Plan — What Can I Do?
If your name is still on a joint phone plan after a breakup, the main issue is usually that the account holder and the phone carrier still see you as financially responsible for the account. In general, a joint plan can...
How do I cancel a student debt relief company contract that promised fast forgiveness?
If you signed up with a student debt relief company and later decided you want out, the first thing to do is read every document you received, including the contract, payment authorization, welcome emails, and cancellati...
What happens if my insurance agent entered the wrong address and my claim was denied?
If an insurance agent entered the wrong address and your claim was denied, the denial may not be the end of the matter. In general, the key question is whether the wrong address was a material mistake, whether it was cau...
How do I get compensation for undisclosed defects in a rental property?
In California, a tenant who discovers undisclosed defects in a rental property may have several possible ways to seek compensation, but the available options usually depend on the facts, the lease terms, and whether the...
Can I Get My Money Back If a Vacation Rental Was Nothing Like the Listing?
Yes, you may be able to get some or all of your money back if a vacation rental was materially different from the listing, but the answer depends on the facts, the booking terms, and what proof you have. In general, a re...
How do I recover money from a lawn care company that charged me for services I never received?
If a lawn care company charged you for services you did not receive, the situation may involve a billing dispute, breach of contract, or another consumer problem, depending on the facts. In general, your first step is us...
How do I change alimony after I lost my job and my severance runs out next month?
In Georgia, a recent job loss and the end of severance pay may be reasons to ask the court to modify alimony, but they do not automatically change the obligation. In general, a court may look for a material change in you...
What happens if a gym refuses to cancel my membership despite multiple written requests?
If a gym refuses to cancel your membership after you have made multiple written requests, the situation usually turns on the membership agreement, the cancellation method required by the contract, and any consumer protec...