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Do I have to pay a cancellation fee to a wedding venue after they changed the date availability?
In Kansas, the answer usually depends on the written contract, the venue’s policies, and the reason the date changed. If the venue changed its own availability and could no longer host your wedding on the agreed date, th...
Do I have to pay for services that were performed incorrectly and caused more damage?
In California, the answer is often “it depends.” If a service provider performed work incorrectly and caused additional damage, you may have arguments that you should not have to pay the full amount, or that you may be e...
Can I Get Medical Bills, Lost Wages, and Pain and Suffering From a Defective Bike Claim?
In Pennsylvania, a defective bike claim may sometimes allow an injured person to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, but the available damages usually depend on the facts, the type of...
Is it legal for a debt collector to keep calling my workplace after I told them to stop?
In general, a debt collector may not keep calling your workplace if you have clearly told them that you are not allowed to receive those calls there, or that your employer does not allow them. Workplace calls can become...
Do I have to hire a lawyer for an RCW harassment protection order hearing in Washington?
In Washington, you usually do not have to hire a lawyer for an RCW harassment protection order hearing. These hearings are often handled in civil court, and many people represent themselves. That said, having a lawyer ca...
Is it legal for police to lie about evidence after reading me my rights?
In Nevada, as in many other states, police may sometimes use deception during an investigation or interrogation. Being read your rights does not automatically stop officers from using questioning tactics that may include...
Do I have to pay child support if we share custody equally in New York?
In New York, sharing custody equally does not automatically mean that no child support is owed. Child support is usually based on a mix of factors, and the court looks at more than just the amount of parenting time each...
How do I know whether a public sidewalk conversation is private enough for Penal Code 632?
In California, the answer usually depends on whether the conversation was carried on in a way that a reasonable person would expect it to be confidential. A public sidewalk is a public place, so that setting often makes...
What happens if a dealership adds fees after I agreed on a price?
In general, if a dealership adds fees after you thought you had agreed on a price, the result depends on what was actually agreed to, what was written down, and whether you had already signed a final contract. In South C...
How do I calculate damages if someone violated Penal Code 632 by secretly recording me?
In California, damages for a secret recording claim under Penal Code 632 are usually not calculated by a single fixed formula. The amount may depend on what kind of harm the recording caused, how the recording was used,...
Can I Make an Insurance Claim Against the Vehicle Owner After a Crash?
In Illinois, you may sometimes make an insurance claim against the vehicle owner after a crash, but the answer depends on several facts. One of the first questions is whether the owner was driving, gave permission to som...
What Can I Do If a Store Sold Me a Defective Appliance and Will Not Take It Back?
If a store in Nebraska sold you a defective appliance and will not take it back, your options usually depend on the store’s return policy, the appliance’s condition, any warranty coverage, and what happened before and af...
Is it legal for police in Alabama to search my car during a traffic stop without consent?
In Alabama, police may sometimes search a car during a traffic stop without your consent, but not in every situation. In general, the U.S. Constitution limits searches and seizures, and police usually need either your co...
What happens if my ex refuses to reimburse childcare costs within 30 days like the order says?
In Wisconsin, if a court order says your ex must reimburse childcare costs within 30 days and they do not pay, that usually means the payment is past due under the order. The order itself does not automatically collect t...
What are my rights if my mechanic overcharged me by $800?
If a mechanic overcharged you by $800, you may have several general options depending on what happened, what was agreed to, and what proof you have. In Nebraska, as in other states, the first question is often whether th...