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Do I have to provide probate documents to claim a deceased parent’s escheated funds?
In Rhode Island, you may have to provide probate documents to claim escheated funds belonging to a deceased parent, but the exact documents usually depend on how the property is being claimed and who is making the claim....
A dealership ran my credit multiple times after I told them not to. Can I do anything?
Yes, possibly, but the answer depends on what exactly happened, what you agreed to, and how the dealership used your information. In general, a dealership may only have a lawful reason to access your credit if you gave p...
Is it legal to record a customer service call if the company’s automated message says calls may be recorded?
In Illinois, the answer is usually not as simple as “yes” or “no.” An automated message that says calls may be recorded does not automatically mean that you may record the call yourself. It often means the company is tel...
Can I return a car if I discover undisclosed frame damage?
If you discover undisclosed frame damage after buying a car in Colorado, you may have legal options, but there is not a simple automatic right to return the vehicle in every situation. What matters usually depends on the...
How do I modify child support in Alabama after losing my job?
If you lose your job in Alabama, you may be able to ask the court to modify your child support order if the loss creates a material change in circumstances. In general, child support does not change automatically just be...
What happens if a stock image site removes my AI-generated image for copyright concerns?
If a stock image site removes your AI-generated image for copyright concerns, the most immediate effect is usually that the image is no longer available for licensing, download, or sale on that platform. In general, the...
How do I handle a situation where a debt collector recorded me without any warning?
If a debt collector recorded a call or conversation without warning, the first step is usually to stay calm and gather basic facts about what happened. In California, recording rules can be different from some other stat...
How do I get my deposit back from an event venue that canceled my party two weeks before the date?
If an event venue in Indiana canceled your party two weeks before the date, you will usually want to start by reviewing the written contract, any cancellation policy, and all messages between you and the venue. In genera...
What happens if my insurance company cancels my renters policy because of one late payment?
If your renters insurance company cancels your policy because of one late payment, the main issue is usually whether the policy was actually canceled or simply lapsed for nonpayment. In general, insurers may treat a miss...
What happens if I bought a house in Alabama and discovered mold after closing?
If you bought a house in Alabama and found mold after closing, the legal and practical consequences usually depend on what the seller knew, what was disclosed, what your purchase contract says, and whether you had a chan...
How do I collect unpaid alimony if my ex refuses to follow the divorce decree?
If your ex is not paying alimony ordered in a divorce decree, there are usually legal ways to ask the court to enforce the order. In Iowa, alimony obligations are generally treated as court-ordered support, which means t...
Do I have to go to court if we reached a full divorce settlement?
In South Carolina, reaching a full divorce settlement often reduces how much court involvement is needed, but it does not always mean you can skip court entirely. In many divorce cases, a judge still has to review the pa...
What happens if my credit card company closed my dispute before I sent all the documents?
If a credit card company closes your dispute before you send all the documents, it usually means the issuer has stopped reviewing the claim for now. That does not always mean you lost forever, but it often means the comp...
Can a Utah employer withhold my final paycheck because I did not sign a separation agreement?
In general, a Utah employer should not be able to hold back earned wages simply because you refused to sign a separation agreement. Final wages are usually treated as wages that must be paid under the employer’s normal p...
Is it legal for my neighbor to record our private fence dispute from their porch?
In Pennsylvania, the answer usually depends on what is being recorded, where the people are standing, and whether the recording captures audio, video, or both. A neighbor on their own porch may often record what they can...