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Do I have to pay a debt collector if they cannot prove the debt is mine?
In general, a debt collector should be able to identify what debt it is trying to collect and why it says you owe it. If a collector cannot provide enough information to connect the debt to you, that may raise a serious...
What are my rights if my spouse is hiding cash income from rental properties?
If you are in Oklahoma and believe your spouse is hiding cash income from rental properties, you may have rights depending on whether the rental income is separate property, marital property, or tied to jointly owned ass...
Do I have to pay a personal injury lawyer upfront to start my claim?
In general, you do not have to pay a personal injury lawyer upfront to start a claim, because many personal injury lawyers use contingency fee arrangements. Under that kind of fee setup, the lawyer usually gets paid only...
What are my rights if a telehealth provider recorded my appointment without clear notice?
In Illinois, a telehealth recording made without clear notice can raise privacy, consent, and professional responsibility concerns, but the exact rights involved usually depend on the facts. The key questions are often w...
What happens if the prenup was never notarized?
In Colorado, a prenuptial agreement that was never notarized is not automatically impossible to enforce, but the missing notarization can create real questions about validity, proof, and how a court may treat the documen...
What are my rights if detectives promised I could go home if I talked?
In Kansas, a detective’s promise that you could go home if you talked does not automatically make a statement invalid, but it can matter a lot. In general, courts look at whether your statement was made voluntarily and w...
Is it legal for a property manager to serve an eviction notice instead of the owner?
In general, yes, a property manager may be able to serve an eviction notice instead of the owner if the manager is authorized to act for the landlord or property owner. In many rental situations, the property manager ser...
Can a landlord require me to use a specific internet provider that costs more?
In Utah, a landlord may sometimes try to require tenants to use a specific internet provider, especially in buildings with exclusive service arrangements or bundled utilities. But whether that requirement is enforceable...
Can a prenup decide who pays attorney fees if we divorce?
In general, a prenuptial agreement may address how attorney fees are handled if the marriage ends in divorce. That said, whether a particular clause will be enforced can depend on the wording of the agreement, the circum...
My Neighbor Claims My Fence Is on Their Property — Who Has to Prove It?
In Michigan, the answer usually depends on what kind of dispute this is and what evidence each side has. In a boundary dispute, the person making the claim that the fence is on the wrong property often needs to support t...
How do I handle a crash where the other driver was texting but the police report does not mention it?
In general, a police report is only one piece of evidence after a crash. If the report does not mention texting, that does not necessarily mean the issue cannot be raised later. In New Mexico, as in many states, fault an...
Do I have to notify guests that my home security camera records inside the living room?
In Oregon, whether you need to notify guests about an indoor security camera in a living room depends on the facts, especially where the camera is located, what it records, and whether anyone has a reasonable expectation...
How do I handle an eviction notice when the landlord never gave me a written lease?
In Nebraska, not having a written lease does not necessarily mean a landlord cannot try to evict you. In general, a rental agreement can sometimes be oral or implied from the way you and the landlord have been acting, su...
What happens if my security camera records audio of guests talking inside my living room?
In California, a security camera that records audio inside your living room can raise significant privacy issues, even if the camera was installed for home security. Whether the recording is lawful usually depends on the...
My Employer Put Me on the Schedule After I Resigned — Am I Responsible?
In general, if you clearly resigned and your employer later put you on the schedule anyway, that does not usually mean you are automatically responsible for working those shifts in Nevada. A resignation typically ends th...