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Can I recover lost wages after missing three weeks of work from a car accident?
In Alabama, you may be able to recover lost wages after a car accident if someone else’s negligence caused the crash and your missed work is supported by evidence. Missing three weeks of work is not, by itself, what deci...
What are my rights if my spouse transferred money to a foreign bank account?
If your spouse transferred money to a foreign bank account, you may have several possible concerns, especially if you are in Tennessee and the money came from marital funds. In general, money earned during the marriage a...
How do I handle a business that recorded my call and shared it with a third-party vendor?
If a business recorded your call and then shared that recording with a third-party vendor, the first question is usually whether the recording itself was lawful and whether the later sharing was allowed. In Washington, c...
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 get a refund from a travel booking site that canceled my reservation but kept the service fee?
In Tennessee, the answer usually depends on the booking site’s terms, how the fee was described, and what the site actually promised when you booked. If the site canceled your reservation, you may have a stronger argumen...
Do I have to go through probate in Alabama if my parent died with only a bank account and a car?
In Alabama, the answer is usually: maybe, but not always. If your parent left only a bank account and a car, probate may or may not be necessary depending on how those assets were titled, whether they had a beneficiary,...
My boss asked everyone to come in 30 minutes early for “prep” but says we clock in at opening. Is that wage theft?
In Florida, this kind of situation may be wage theft if the “prep” time is work that the employer requires or controls and you are not paid for it. In general, when an employer asks employees to be present before opening...
How do I handle a notice to vacate when the landlord says their family is moving in?
If you receive a notice to vacate because your landlord says a family member is moving in, the first step is to read the notice carefully and keep a copy. In Nebraska, the exact rules can depend on the type of tenancy, t...
Can I Press Charges for Fake Evidence and Reputation Damage in Georgia?
In Georgia, the answer usually depends on what happened, who made the fake evidence, and how it was used. In general, a private person does not personally “press charges.” Criminal charges are usually handled by law enfo...
Can I recover child care costs if my injuries made it impossible to care for my kids for two weeks?
In general, maybe. If another person or business caused your injuries, you may be able to seek reimbursement for some childcare costs that were reasonably necessary because you could not care for your children for a shor...
Can I claim pain and suffering for a minor accident if I had physical therapy for six weeks?
In Utah, you may sometimes claim pain and suffering after a minor accident if the crash caused real physical injury, pain, and treatment such as six weeks of physical therapy. A “minor” accident does not automatically me...
What are my rights if I signed a prenup without understanding the alimony waiver?
If you signed a prenuptial agreement and later realized you did not understand the alimony waiver, your rights may depend on the language of the agreement, how it was presented, and the surrounding facts. In Oklahoma, as...
Is it legal for my spouse to record our private argument in the bedroom without telling me?
In California, the answer is often no if the recording is a confidential communication and your spouse did not have the required consent. California is generally a two-party consent state for recordings of confidential c...
What are my rights if my spouse refuses to disclose cryptocurrency accounts?
In Idaho, if you are dealing with a divorce, separation, or another property dispute, you generally have the right to ask for a full disclosure of marital finances, including cryptocurrency accounts, wallets, exchange ac...
A moving company is holding my belongings because they say the weight was higher than estimated. What now?
If a moving company in Florida is holding your belongings because it says the shipment weighed more than the estimate, the situation often turns on the contract, the estimate, the final bill, and the mover’s payment rule...