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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...
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...
Can I Stop Paying Rent If Mold Is Making Me Sick?
In Pennsylvania, mold problems can be serious, especially if they may be affecting your health. But in general, a tenant should not assume that mold automatically allows them to stop paying rent. Rent withholding can cre...
Is it legal for a landlord to threaten eviction by email without giving a formal notice?
In general, a landlord may be able to communicate by email, including saying that eviction is possible if a lease problem is not corrected. But a threat to evict is not always the same thing as a lawful eviction notice....
What happens if an online retailer says my package was delivered but I never received it?
If an online retailer says a package was delivered but you never received it, the situation is usually treated as a delivery, billing, or customer-service dispute first, not as an automatic legal violation by either side...
How do I prove my injury claim if there were no witnesses when I fell?
If no one saw you fall, you may still be able to support an injury claim with other evidence. In general, a claim does not depend on witness testimony alone. People often prove a fall by using medical records, photos, in...
How do I get my $1,200 deposit back from a contractor who never started the job?
If a contractor took a $1,200 deposit and never started the job, you may be able to ask for the money back through a demand letter, direct negotiation, a payment dispute, or a small-claims type court process, depending o...
Can my landlord evict me for a bounced rent check if I replaced it within 24 hours?
In Maine, a bounced rent check can create a serious rent-payment issue, but whether it leads to eviction usually depends on the lease terms, the landlord’s actions, and the facts surrounding the replacement payment. Repl...
Is it legal for a storage unit company to auction my belongings after one missed payment?
In general, a storage unit company in Idaho cannot simply auction a renter’s belongings immediately after one missed payment. Storage companies usually have to follow the rental agreement and Idaho law, and that often in...
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...
What are my rights if my child was hurt on broken playground equipment at an apartment complex?
If a child is hurt on broken playground equipment at an apartment complex in Tennessee, the situation may involve a premises liability claim. In general, property owners and managers have a duty to use reasonable care to...
Is it legal for a debt collector to call me before 8 a.m. repeatedly?
In general, debt collectors are not supposed to call at a time they know is inconvenient, and calls before 8 a.m. are often treated as potentially improper under consumer-debt collection rules. If the calls are happening...