Legal Q&A Topics
Browse published legal information questions. Pages are sorted by recent reader activity.
Can a School Charge Me for a Laptop My Child Says Was Stolen?
In general, a school may try to charge a family for a laptop that was issued to a student if the school believes the device was lost, damaged, or not returned as required under school policy. But whether the school can a...
Can my apartment complex fine me because my guest parked in the wrong spot for 20 minutes?
In Texas, an apartment complex may be able to charge a tenant a fee or fine for a guest parking violation if the lease, parking rules, or community policies allow it. The exact answer usually depends on what your lease s...
What are my rights if my spouse spent marital money on supporting a new partner?
In general, if a spouse used marital funds to support a new partner, that spending may matter in a divorce or property division case. In North Dakota, marital property is usually divided based on the facts of the marriag...
Do I have to make student loan payments after applying for closed school discharge?
In general, applying for a closed school discharge does not always stop student loan billing right away. Whether payments are still due usually depends on the type of loan, the lender or servicer’s rules, and whether the...
Can a Hotel Charge a Smoking Fee If I Never Smoked?
In general, a hotel may charge a smoking fee if it believes a room, balcony, or other hotel area was smoked in or smelled like smoke, even if the guest says they never smoked. The key issue is usually not only whether th...
Is it legal for my spouse to move out with the children before custody orders are entered?
In Florida, a spouse may sometimes move out with the children before any custody order is entered, but that does not always mean the move is risk-free or that it is automatically okay in every situation. Before a court h...
What happens if a debt collector tries to collect a debt that was discharged in bankruptcy?
If a debt was discharged in bankruptcy, a debt collector generally should not keep trying to collect it from you personally. A bankruptcy discharge usually means the legal obligation to pay that particular debt has been...
Can I get my student loans discharged if the school falsely certified my eligibility?
In general, possibly yes, but only in certain situations and depending on the type of loan, the school’s conduct, and the facts surrounding the certification. If a school falsely certified your eligibility for a federal...
What happens if my spouse bought a motorcycle during marriage but titled it in a friend’s name?
In Louisiana, a motorcycle bought during marriage may still be treated as a marital asset even if the title is in a friend’s name. Title is important evidence, but it is not always the only thing a court may look at when...
How do I make sure my small business stays separate property in a prenuptial agreement?
In Georgia, a prenuptial agreement may be used to help keep a small business separate property during a marriage, but the agreement needs to be drafted carefully and signed properly. A prenup generally can identify the b...
Do I have to disclose a trust fund in my prenuptial agreement in Rhode Island?
In general, if you are making a prenuptial agreement in Rhode Island, a trust fund is the kind of financial interest that usually should be disclosed. Prenuptial agreements are often scrutinized for fairness, and full fi...
Can a prenup protect future income from a business I start after marriage?
In general, a prenuptial agreement may be used to address business interests that a spouse starts after marriage, including how future income, ownership, and appreciation might be treated. In Missouri, as in many states,...
What happens if I was in the wrong repayment plan because my servicer told me it counted?
If a loan servicer told you that a certain repayment plan would count and you later learn it may not have counted, the situation can be frustrating and financially important. In general, the result depends on what kind o...
Is it legal for my spouse to cash out stocks before the divorce hearing?
In Indiana, a spouse may be able to sell or cash out stocks before a divorce hearing, but that does not always mean the move is automatically allowed or harmless in the divorce case. In general, once a divorce is filed,...
Do I have to pay a fee if a service provider cancels on me last minute?
In general, if a service provider cancels on you at the last minute, you may not be the one who owes a cancellation fee. Usually, fees are tied to the customer canceling, missing an appointment, or changing plans at the...