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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...
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...
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 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 homeowner’s insurance company denies my claim after I fell on a broken porch step?
If a homeowner’s insurance company denies your claim after you fell on a broken porch step, that usually means the insurer is not agreeing to pay under the policy at that time. The denial may be based on the insurer’s vi...
Do I have to consolidate my federal loans before applying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
In general, you do not have to consolidate every federal loan before applying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, but consolidation can matter a lot depending on the type of federal loans you have. For some borrowers, a...
Can a used car dealership refuse to honor a 30-day warranty they advertised?
In general, a used car dealership may not be able to refuse to honor a 30-day warranty if it was actually advertised as part of the sale and became part of the deal. In Oregon, as in many states, advertising claims can m...
What happens if an AI image I used in an ad looks almost identical to another artist’s work?
If an AI-generated image used in an advertisement looks almost identical to another artist’s work, the situation may raise copyright, trademark, false advertising, unfair competition, or contract issues, depending on the...
How do I prove a conversation was private enough for two-party consent rules to apply?
In Washington, whether a conversation was private enough for two-party consent rules to apply usually depends on the facts and the context of the recording. In general, the key question is not just whether the conversati...