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Can I file for harassment if the person only threatened me once but the threat was serious?
In Washington, a single serious threat may sometimes be enough to support a harassment filing, depending on the exact words used, the surrounding facts, and whether the threat would reasonably make a person fearful for s...
Can a Landlord Charge Pet Rent for an Emotional Support Animal?
In California, a landlord generally may not treat an emotional support animal as a pet just because the animal lives with a tenant. An emotional support animal, sometimes called an ESA, is usually considered a housing ac...
Is it legal for an insurance adjuster to offer me $1,200 less than the body shop estimate?
In Arizona, an insurance adjuster can sometimes offer a settlement amount that is lower than a body shop estimate. That is not automatically illegal. In many claims, the insurer uses its own evaluation process, and the a...
Can I sue a contractor for unfinished kitchen work if we only had text messages and payment receipts?
In general, yes, a contractor dispute can sometimes be pursued even if the agreement was mostly handled by text messages and payment receipts. In Montana, as in many states, the lack of a formal written contract does not...
Is it legal to sell prints of AI-generated images that resemble Disney characters?
In general, selling prints of AI-generated images that resemble Disney characters can create legal risk, even if the image was generated by software rather than copied directly from a Disney movie, poster, or book. The m...
What happens if my spouse filed for divorce in another state before I filed locally?
If your spouse filed for divorce in another state before you filed in Michigan, the other state may be able to handle the divorce first if that court has jurisdiction and the case is properly served and moving forward. I...
Can I sue a neighbor for posting in a community group that I am a registered sex offender when I am not?
In Ohio, a false post that says you are a registered sex offender when you are not may sometimes support a civil claim, depending on exactly what was said, where it was posted, who saw it, and whether it caused harm. The...
My Neighbor’s Dog Bit Me While I Was Delivering Food — Who Is Liable?
If you were bitten by a neighbor’s dog while delivering food in New Jersey, the dog’s owner is often the first person people look to for liability. In general, New Jersey has a dog-bite rule that can make an owner respon...
Do I have to keep paying child support if my child turned 18 but is still in high school?
In New York, the answer is often yes, but it depends on the facts and on the terms of your support order or agreement. In general, child support does not automatically end the moment a child turns 18. If a child is still...
What are my rights if the eviction notice lists the wrong amount of days to cure the problem?
If an eviction notice lists the wrong number of days to cure a problem, that may matter a lot, but the effect usually depends on Oklahoma law, the lease, the type of notice, and the exact facts. In general, a notice to c...
I paid for a wedding makeup trial and the artist canceled the wedding booking. Should the trial be refunded?
In general, the answer depends on what the parties agreed to, what the trial fee was meant to cover, and why the wedding booking was canceled. A makeup trial is often treated as a separate service from the wedding-day bo...
Can an Ex-Wife Keep a Car That Belongs to Me in Colorado?
In Colorado, whether an ex-wife can keep a car that you believe belongs to you usually depends on who legally owns the vehicle and whether it is marital property, separate property, or subject to a court order. If the ca...
Do I have to divide frequent flyer miles and credit card rewards in divorce?
In a Mississippi divorce, frequent flyer miles and credit card rewards may sometimes be treated as marital property, but the answer usually depends on how the points were earned, when they were earned, and whether they c...
How do prosecutors decide whether property damage is first, second, third, or fourth degree?
In Minnesota, prosecutors usually look at the facts of the damage, the value of the property, and any special circumstances that the law treats as more serious. The degree of a property damage charge is generally not bas...
What happens if I was questioned by federal agents and never heard the Miranda warning?
If federal agents questioned you and you never heard a Miranda warning, that does not automatically mean the government did something unlawful or that any statement is automatically thrown out. In general, Miranda warnin...