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Is it legal for a student loan servicer to change my due date without notice?
In general, a student loan servicer may not be able to change your due date without following the loan contract and any applicable federal or state notice rules. Whether a due date change is allowed often depends on the...
What happens if my ex moved to another state and stopped paying court ordered support?
If your ex moved to another state and stopped paying court-ordered support, the support order usually does not disappear just because the other parent crossed state lines. In general, a Michigan support order may still b...
How do I protect a comic book that uses AI backgrounds but human-drawn characters?
In general, the part of your comic book that a human author created may be eligible for copyright protection, while purely AI-generated material may be treated differently. If your characters, dialogue, panel layout, sto...
My Neighbor’s Pool Water Flooded My Yard — Can I Make Them Fix It?
In general, if a neighbor’s pool water is repeatedly or unreasonably flowing onto your property in South Carolina, you may have options to ask for the problem to be fixed and to seek compensation for damage. The legal th...
How do I dispute a credit card charge for a $750 appliance repair that did not fix the problem?
If you paid $750 for an appliance repair with a credit card and the repair did not fix the problem, you may be able to dispute the charge through your card issuer. In general, a card dispute is different from complaining...
Can my landlord charge me for damages I reported before moving in?
In general, a landlord should not charge a tenant for damage that was already there before the tenant moved in, if the tenant can show the damage existed at move-in and was properly reported. In Alaska, as in many states...
Can a Landlord Refuse to Renew My Lease Because I Complained About Repairs?
In general, a landlord may sometimes decide not to renew a lease when it ends. But if the nonrenewal is tied to your complaint about repairs, the landlord’s decision may raise legal concerns, depending on the facts and o...
How do I recover money from a lawn care company that charged me for services I never received?
If a lawn care company charged you for services you did not receive, the situation may involve a billing dispute, breach of contract, or another consumer problem, depending on the facts. In general, your first step is us...
How do I challenge a DUI arrest if the officer never read me my rights?
In North Carolina, the fact that an officer did not read you your rights does not automatically make a DUI arrest invalid. In general, people mean the Miranda warning when they ask about being read their rights, and Mira...
What happens if my ex agreed by text to lower child support but later demanded the full amount?
In Alaska, a text message agreement to lower child support may be important evidence, but it usually does not automatically replace a court child support order. In general, child support is treated as a court-controlled...
Can My Employer Fire Me for Missing Work After a Car Accident?
In Tennessee, an employer may be able to fire an employee for missing work after a car accident, especially if the employee is an at-will worker and the absence is not protected by a contract, policy, or specific law. In...
Can I sue a grocery store if a shopping cart collapsed and injured my foot?
In general, you may be able to bring a claim against a grocery store if a shopping cart collapsed and caused a foot injury, but the outcome usually depends on the facts and the available evidence. In Virginia, these situ...
What are my rights if my coworker keeps following me to my car after work and making threats?
In Washington, repeated following, threatening comments, or other intimidating conduct by a coworker may raise both workplace safety and legal concerns. If the behavior makes you reasonably afraid for your safety, it may...
Do I Have to Pay for Pest Damage in a Rental I Just Moved Into?
In Minnesota, whether you have to pay for pest damage in a rental you just moved into usually depends on what caused the damage, when the pests were present, and what your lease says. In general, tenants are more likely...
My employer makes us answer texts after hours but says it’s “just a quick question.” Is that paid time in Illinois?
In Illinois, after-hours texting can sometimes count as paid working time, but it usually depends on the facts. If your employer requires you to answer messages, stay available, or respond in a way that is part of your j...