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What happens if my car is repossessed and sold for less than I owed on the loan?
If your car is repossessed and then sold for less than the remaining loan balance, the lender in West Virginia may claim a deficiency balance. A deficiency is the difference between what you owed on the loan and what the...
How do I modify alimony after my former spouse inherited $150,000?
In Vermont, an inheritance received by a former spouse may sometimes be relevant when asking a court to modify alimony, but it does not automatically change the existing order. The key question is usually whether the inh...
What happens if a landlord refuses to add my spouse to the lease after we got married?
In Alaska, a landlord’s refusal to add your spouse to an existing lease after marriage may have several possible explanations, and the answer often depends on the lease terms, the landlord’s policies, and the facts of th...
Is it legal for the court to impute income to me after I changed careers?
In general, yes — a court in Indiana may be allowed to impute income after a career change if the court believes your current income does not reflect what you are reasonably able to earn. This usually comes up in family...
What are my rights if my school misrepresented its accreditation and I borrowed $25,000?
If a school misrepresented its accreditation, you may have several possible rights or remedies, but the available options usually depend on the exact facts, the type of loan, what the school said, and whether you relied...
Do I have to pay an early termination fee if my apartment is unsafe because the front door lock has been broken for weeks?
In Mississippi, the answer usually depends on the lease terms, the seriousness of the safety problem, and what steps the tenant and landlord took after the problem was reported. A broken front door lock can be a signific...
What happens if the dog owner left the scene before I got their name?
If a dog owner leaves before you get their name, that usually makes the situation harder, but it does not necessarily end a potential claim. In Connecticut, the main issue is often identifying the dog, the owner, and wha...
What happens if my landlord removes amenities like the gym or pool mid-lease?
If your landlord removes amenities like a gym or pool during your lease, the legal effect usually depends on what your lease says, what was promised when you rented, and how important those amenities were to the rental d...
Can I return a used car if the dealer promised it had no accidents but I found a prior salvage record?
In Colorado, a dealer’s promise that a used car had no accidents may matter a lot if you later discover a prior salvage record. In general, a seller’s statements about a vehicle’s history can become important if they wer...
The dentist did a crown on the wrong tooth. What kind of lawyer handles that?
If a dentist placed a crown on the wrong tooth, the kind of lawyer who often handles that issue is a medical malpractice lawyer, dental malpractice lawyer, or personal injury lawyer who has experience with professional n...
Is it legal for child support to be taken out of workers’ compensation checks in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, child support can sometimes be taken from workers’ compensation benefits. In general, workers’ compensation is intended to replace wages after a work-related injury, and child support enforcement rules may a...
What happens if I am charged with DUI in Alabama after refusing the breath test?
If you are charged with DUI in Alabama after refusing a breath test, two separate issues may be involved: the DUI charge itself and the consequences of refusing chemical testing. In general, a refusal does not prevent a...
How do I handle a notice to quit for alleged drug activity by a guest I barely know?
If you receive a notice to quit in Minnesota that says a guest you barely know was involved in drug activity, take it seriously right away. A notice to quit is often the first step in a landlord’s effort to end a tenancy...
What are my rights if my elderly parent fell at a nursing home and broke a hip?
If your elderly parent fell at a nursing home and broke a hip, you may have concerns about safety, medical care, and whether the facility may be responsible. In general, nursing homes have duties to provide reasonable su...
Do I have to follow a prenup if my spouse cheated during the marriage?
In general, a prenup is still a binding agreement even if one spouse cheated during the marriage. A spouse’s infidelity does not automatically cancel a prenuptial agreement just because the marriage broke down. Whether t...