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Do I have to pay support for college expenses after my child turns 18?
In Pennsylvania, the answer may be yes, in some situations, but not automatically. Child support often ends when a child reaches adulthood, yet a Pennsylvania court may sometimes order a parent to contribute to post-seco...
Can a Landlord Charge Pet Rent for an Emotional Support Animal?
In California, a landlord generally may not treat an emotional support animal as a pet just because the animal lives with a tenant. An emotional support animal, sometimes called an ESA, is usually considered a housing ac...
Can I ask the court to make my spouse pay the mortgage until the divorce is final?
In Virginia, you can usually ask the court for temporary relief while a divorce is pending, and that may include asking a spouse to help pay the mortgage. Whether a judge will order that kind of payment depends on the fa...
What are my rights if my credit union says my account was dormant but I logged in online last year?
If a credit union says your account was dormant, but you believe you accessed it online last year, the first issue is usually what the credit union counts as “activity.” In many cases, a simple online login may or may no...
How do I stop a streaming service from charging me after I canceled twice?
If a streaming service keeps charging you after you canceled, the first step is usually to gather proof of the cancellation and the charges. That may include confirmation emails, screenshots, account settings, bank or cr...
Do I have to pay attorney fees listed in an eviction notice before a case is filed?
In general, a fee listed in an eviction notice does not automatically mean you must pay it right away, and it does not always mean the landlord can collect it before filing a case. Whether the amount is owed, when it is...
Do I have to pay a contractor if the work does not match the contract?
In general, whether you have to pay a contractor when the work does not match the contract depends on the facts, the contract terms, and Oregon law. If the contractor completed work that is substantially what was promise...
How do I handle a defamatory Glassdoor review by a former employee?
A false or misleading Glassdoor review by a former employee can be frustrating, especially if it affects hiring, reputation, or customer relationships. In general, the first step is to stay calm and avoid posting an angr...
What happens if my spouse sold marital property before we separated and kept the money?
In Texas, money and property acquired during marriage are often treated as part of the marital estate, although the details can depend on whether the property was community property, separate property, or mixed property....
Can I file a claim if my neighbor’s dog bit my hand while I was taking out the trash?
In California, a dog bite may lead to a claim even if the dog belonged to a neighbor and the bite happened during an ordinary activity like taking out the trash. California is generally known as a strict-liability dog bi...
Can I fight an eviction notice if my landlord refused to accept partial rent?
In Virginia, you may be able to fight an eviction notice after a landlord refused partial rent, but it usually depends on the lease, the timing of the payment, the amount owed, and what notice the landlord gave. In gener...
Is it legal for an insurer to reduce my settlement because I had arthritis before the fall?
In general, an insurer may try to argue that a pre-existing condition such as arthritis affected the value of a fall-related injury claim. That does not automatically mean the insurer is allowed to reduce a settlement si...
What happens if I was injured at a gym using equipment that had a loose cable?
If you were injured at a gym in Michigan because a piece of equipment had a loose cable, the situation may involve a personal injury claim, but the facts matter a lot. In general, a gym has some responsibility to keep it...
Do I have to provide my Social Security number to the insurance adjuster handling my injury claim?
In general, you do not automatically have to give an insurance adjuster your Social Security number just because you are making an injury claim in New York. An adjuster may ask for it as part of the claim process, but an...
Can I still recover money if I was not wearing a seat belt during the crash?
In general, yes, you may still be able to recover money after a crash even if you were not wearing a seat belt. In Wyoming, the fact that you were unbelted does not automatically end a personal injury claim. However, it...