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Do I have to restart my forgiveness count if I switch from one government job to another?
In general, switching from one government job to another does not automatically mean you have to restart a forgiveness count. Whether prior service still counts usually depends on the specific forgiveness program, the em...
How do I respond legally to a defamatory post without making things worse?
In general, the safest response to a potentially defamatory post is to slow down, preserve evidence, and avoid posting an emotional reply right away. A public argument can sometimes amplify the post, create new conflicts...
What happens if I overpaid child support for a year because the order was never updated?
In Colorado, if you paid more child support than the current order required because the order was never updated, the overpayment issue usually turns on what the existing order said, whether a later change should have bee...
What are my rights if a debt collector recorded me after I said I did not agree to be recorded?
In Illinois, a debt collector recording you after you said you did not agree to be recorded may raise privacy and consumer-protection concerns. Whether the recording was lawful can depend on the facts, including who was...
Can I copyright a children’s book if AI made the illustrations but I heavily edited them?
In general, a children’s book may include copyrightable material even if some of the illustrations were first generated by AI, but the answer depends on how much human authorship is actually present in the final work. Un...
What happens if a dog bit me at a dog park where signs say dogs are off leash?
If a dog bites you at a dog park where dogs are allowed off leash, the fact that the park is off leash does not automatically mean there is no legal responsibility. In general, dog bite liability depends on the facts, in...
What are my rights if my spouse opened new credit cards using my information?
If a spouse opened new credit cards using your information, you may have rights related to credit reporting, identity theft, account disputes, and possible fraud concerns. In general, a spouse does not automatically have...
Do I have to use my adjusted gross income for student loan repayment calculations?
In general, student loan repayment calculations may use adjusted gross income, but not always. Whether AGI is used often depends on the specific repayment plan, the loan program, and the rules in effect when the calculat...
My Ex Is Threatening Court Over Old Abuse Allegations — Can I Get Protection?
In Nevada, an ex-partner threatening court action over old abuse allegations can feel frightening and disruptive. In general, whether you can get legal protection depends on what kind of threat is being made, whether the...
Do I have to pay support if my spouse is voluntarily unemployed?
In Alabama, the answer depends on what kind of support is involved and why the person is unemployed. Courts generally look at the actual facts, not just the income shown on paper. If a spouse is voluntarily unemployed or...
Do I have to answer questions about where I was last night after Miranda warnings?
In general, no. If police have given you Miranda warnings and you are in custody, you usually do not have to answer questions about where you were last night or other questions that may connect you to a crime. The warnin...
My employer schedules me for “volunteer” events with clients. Do they have to pay me?
In general, if your employer schedules you for an event with clients and expects you to attend, that time may be treated as work time rather than true volunteer time. The label “volunteer” does not always control. What m...
What are my rights if a hair salon damaged my hair and refuses compensation?
If a hair salon in South Carolina damaged your hair and refuses to pay, you may have several possible consumer-law or civil-law arguments depending on what happened, what was promised, and how much harm you suffered. In...
Is it legal for a former tenant to post false claims that I illegally kept deposits?
In Hawaii, a former tenant generally may have some freedom to talk about a dispute, including saying they believe a landlord kept a deposit unfairly. But if the tenant posts statements that are false and presented as fac...
What happens if my ex posted false accusations about me during our custody dispute?
If an ex posts false accusations about you during a custody dispute, the consequences can vary a lot depending on what was said, where it was posted, and whether the statements can be shown to be false. In Colorado, publ...