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My Employer Changed My Timecard After I Clocked Out — Is That Legal?
In California, an employer may sometimes correct a timecard after an employee clocks out, but not in a way that causes unpaid work, hides hours actually worked, or reduces required pay. The key issue is usually whether t...
How do I divide a pension that was earned partly before and partly during marriage?
In Minnesota, a pension that was earned partly before marriage and partly during marriage is usually treated as a mix of nonmarital and marital property. In general, the portion earned before the marriage may be consider...
What happens if my wages are garnished for an old credit card debt I do not recognize?
If your wages are being garnished for an old credit card debt you do not recognize, it usually means a creditor or debt buyer says it got a judgment against you and is now using that judgment to collect. In Alabama, a wa...
What happens if a repair shop refuses to release my car until I pay for work I never approved?
In Massachusetts, a repair shop’s right to keep your car usually depends on the facts, the paperwork, and what kind of charges are being claimed. If you never approved the work, that may matter a lot, but it does not aut...
Can a Home Warranty Company Keep Denying the Same Repair Claim?
A home warranty company may deny the same repair claim more than once if it believes the repair is still excluded under the contract, if the paperwork is incomplete, or if it thinks the problem has not been shown to be c...
How do I file a wage claim in Utah for a final paycheck that is two weeks late?
If your final paycheck in Utah is two weeks late, you may be dealing with a wage-payment issue rather than a simple payroll delay. In general, Utah workers are entitled to be paid for wages they have earned, including fi...
Do I have to pay a debt buyer if they cannot show the original contract or account statements?
In general, a debt buyer may still try to collect a debt even if it does not have the original contract or detailed account statements in hand. Whether you actually owe the debt, and whether the debt buyer can enforce it...
Is it legal for my landlord to serve an eviction notice after accepting rent for the month?
In Arizona, the answer often depends on what kind of rent was accepted, what the landlord knew at the time, and why the eviction notice was served. In general, a landlord’s acceptance of rent for a period can sometimes a...
Do I have to record or file a prenup with the court before marriage?
In general, a prenup does not have to be filed with the court before a marriage takes place. A premarital agreement is usually a private contract between two people who plan to marry. The fact that it is signed before th...
Is it legal for a DUI checkpoint to stop every car on the road?
In general, a DUI checkpoint may lawfully stop every car passing through the checkpoint if the stops are carried out under a neutral, predetermined plan. In Nevada, as in many states, the legality of a checkpoint usually...
Can a Repair Shop Sell My Car If I Do Not Pay the Invoice?
In Alaska, a repair shop may sometimes have a legal right to keep a vehicle until a repair bill is paid, and in some situations it may be able to pursue the vehicle through a lien or other collection process. Whether a s...
How do I dispute an auto repair bill when the shop replaced parts I never authorized?
If an auto repair shop in Florida replaced parts you never authorized, you may have a basis to dispute the bill, but the best response depends on what you approved, what the shop documented, and whether the parts were tr...
Is it legal for a landlord to serve an eviction notice on a holiday weekend in Arkansas?
In general, a landlord in Arkansas may be able to serve an eviction notice on a holiday weekend, but whether that notice is legally effective can depend on how service is done, what the lease says, and how Arkansas law t...
Husband Owns the Car and Controls Finances—What Rights Do I Have During Separation?
In Oregon, your rights during a separation usually depend on the overall financial picture, not just whose name is on the car title or who manages the bank accounts. If you are married and living separately, the law gene...
What happens if a contractor overbilled me by $2,000 and won’t correct it?
If a contractor overbilled you by $2,000 and refuses to correct the bill, the main issue is usually whether you can show the charge was actually wrong and that you raised the problem clearly. In general, a billing disput...