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How do I prove separate property when marital funds were mixed into the same account?
In Georgia, the basic question is usually whether you can show that certain money or property remained separate even after it was mixed with marital funds in the same account. In general, the person claiming separate pro...
Do I have to get written consent before recording a private call about a car sale?
In Florida, the short answer is usually yes if you want to record a private phone call and the other person does not already know about and agree to the recording. Florida is generally treated as a two-party consent stat...
How do I make sure a prenup is enforceable if we move to another state later?
A prenuptial agreement is usually most dependable when it is carefully drafted, fully disclosed, signed voluntarily, and created in a way that matches the basic legal standards the parties may later face. If you move to...
Is it legal for my ex to refuse visitation because I am behind on child support?
In Florida, child support and visitation are generally treated as separate issues. That means a parent usually cannot simply refuse court-ordered visitation because the other parent is behind on child support. In many si...
How do I respond to an eviction notice for lease violations when there are no photos or proof?
In Massachusetts, a lease-violation eviction notice does not automatically mean you must move out right away. In general, a landlord still has to follow the proper legal process, and the landlord usually bears the burden...
Can I be evicted for keeping an emotional support animal after giving my landlord a doctor’s letter?
In Ohio, a landlord generally cannot evict you simply for having an emotional support animal if the animal is a legally recognized reasonable accommodation for a disability and you gave the landlord proper notice or docu...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee if the company never provided the service?
In general, whether you have to pay a cancellation fee if the company never provided the service depends on the contract, the company’s policies, and the facts of the situation. If you agreed to a cancellation fee in a v...
Can a Utah employer withhold my final paycheck because I did not sign a separation agreement?
In general, a Utah employer should not be able to hold back earned wages simply because you refused to sign a separation agreement. Final wages are usually treated as wages that must be paid under the employer’s normal p...
Do I have to notify guests that my home security camera records inside the living room?
In Oregon, whether you need to notify guests about an indoor security camera in a living room depends on the facts, especially where the camera is located, what it records, and whether anyone has a reasonable expectation...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge pet fees for a service animal?
In general, a landlord may not charge a pet fee, pet rent, or pet deposit for a true service animal because a service animal is usually not treated as an ordinary pet. Under fair housing rules, assistance animals are com...
What happens if I waived Miranda once but later changed my mind?
In general, if you waive your Miranda rights and start talking to police, you may later try to stop the questioning and ask for a lawyer or choose to remain silent. Whether that later change of mind is effective usually...
Can I sue a business if I found a hidden camera in a restroom stall?
If you found a hidden camera in a restroom stall, there may be civil legal claims against the business, the person who installed the camera, or both, depending on the facts. In Virginia, as in many states, a restroom is...
The car wash ripped off my side mirror and pointed to a “not responsible” sign. Does that matter?
In Georgia, a “not responsible” sign may matter, but it usually does not automatically end the issue. In general, a business cannot always avoid responsibility just by posting a sign, especially if the damage may have be...
What are my rights if child support was calculated using the wrong number of overnights?
If child support was calculated using the wrong number of overnights, you may have the right to ask for a correction. In general, overnight time is one of the facts that can affect child support calculations because many...
What are my rights if a dog bite happened during a paid training class?
If a dog bite happens during a paid training class, you may have rights connected to personal injury law, premises liability, negligence, or sometimes contract and business liability issues. In general, the fact that the...