Legal Q&A Topics
Browse published legal information questions. Pages are sorted by recent reader activity.
Do I have to tell a repair shop I am recording before discussing a $1,400 bill dispute?
In Florida, whether you must tell the repair shop that you are recording usually depends on how the recording is being made and what kind of communication it is. As a general matter, Florida is commonly described as a st...
What happens if my spouse violates a restraining order during the divorce?
In Wisconsin, if a spouse violates a restraining order during a divorce, the court may treat the violation seriously, but the exact response depends on the type of order, the facts, and the evidence. In general, a restra...
Do I have to pay student loans if I never finished the program?
In general, yes—if you signed a student loan agreement, you usually still have to repay the loan even if you never finished the program. The basic rule is that the obligation to repay often comes from the loan contract i...
Is it legal to record a customer service call in California if the company says the call may be recorded?
In California, the fact that a company says a call may be recorded does not automatically mean you are free to record the call yourself. California generally has strict rules about recording confidential communications,...
What are my rights if a new owner gives me an eviction notice right after buying the building?
In Illinois, a new owner does not automatically erase a tenant’s rights just because the property was sold. In general, if you already had a lawful right to live in the unit under a lease or other rental agreement, that...
How do I recover money from a contractor who used substandard materials?
If a contractor used substandard materials, you may have several general options for trying to recover money, but the best path depends on the contract, the work performed, the damages, and Oklahoma law. In general, disp...
Is it legal for a body shop to charge storage fees while waiting on insurance approval?
In general, a body shop in Kentucky may be able to charge storage fees while a vehicle is waiting on insurance approval, but whether the charges are lawful usually depends on the repair agreement, notice given to the veh...
Can I sue someone who recorded my private conversation and sent it to my coworkers?
In California, you may have legal options if someone recorded a private conversation and shared it with your coworkers, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, whether a claim is available can turn on th...
Can I Get Medical Bills, Lost Wages, and Pain and Suffering From a Defective Bike Claim?
In Pennsylvania, a defective bike claim may sometimes allow an injured person to seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, but the available damages usually depend on the facts, the type of...
How do I get temporary child custody orders while the divorce is still pending?
In North Carolina, temporary child custody orders are often requested when parents need a court order about where a child will live, who makes decisions, and how parenting time will work while a divorce is still pending....
Do I have to prove the statement was fact and not opinion?
In many defamation disputes, yes — the distinction between a statement of fact and a statement of opinion can matter a great deal. In general, a false statement of fact is more likely to support a defamation claim than a...
What happens if the at-fault driver’s insurance coverage is only $10,000 and my medical bills are higher?
In Texas, if the at-fault driver’s insurance policy is only $10,000 and your medical bills are higher, the insurance company usually will not pay more than the policy limit for that driver’s liability coverage. That does...
Is it legal for a debt collector to keep calling my workplace after I told them to stop?
In general, a debt collector may not keep calling your workplace if you have clearly told them that you are not allowed to receive those calls there, or that your employer does not allow them. Workplace calls can become...
Can I Sue a Hair Salon for Chemical Burns?
In New Jersey, a person who suffers chemical burns at a hair salon may sometimes have a claim against the salon, the stylist, or another responsible business if the injury was caused by negligence or another legal wrong....
What are my rights if my fiancé did not disclose all their debts before I signed the prenup?
In Illinois, a prenuptial agreement may be challenged if one party did not make a fair and reasonable disclosure of assets and debts before the agreement was signed. If your fiancé left out significant debts, that omissi...