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What are my rights if I asked for a lawyer but detectives kept questioning me?
In Illinois, if you are in police custody and you clearly ask for a lawyer, detectives generally must stop asking you questions until a lawyer is present. This rule is based on the idea that a person should be able to en...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge a key replacement fee of $200?
In South Dakota, a landlord may sometimes charge a tenant for replacing a lost or unreturned key, but whether a $200 fee is legal usually depends on the lease, the actual cost of replacement, and whether the charge is tr...
I Requested Defensive Driving but Got a Failure-to-Appear Letter — What Should I Do?
If you requested defensive driving in Texas and then received a failure-to-appear letter, that usually means the court or agency believes something in the process was not completed, not received, or not accepted. In gene...
Is it legal for child support to include private school tuition I never agreed to pay?
In general, child support can sometimes include private school tuition, but that does not mean every parent must automatically pay it. In Kentucky, the answer usually depends on the court order, the parents’ financial ci...
Can a Landlord Make Me Pay for Pest Control if Roaches Were There Before I Moved In?
In Louisiana, a landlord usually cannot simply shift pest-control costs to a tenant without looking at the lease, the condition of the unit, and who is responsible for the infestation. If roaches were already present bef...
Do I have to record or file a prenup with the court before marriage?
In general, a prenup does not have to be filed with the court before a marriage takes place. A premarital agreement is usually a private contract between two people who plan to marry. The fact that it is signed before th...
How do I respond if my landlord gives me a notice for unauthorized occupants but it is just my babysitter?
If you are in Vermont and your landlord says your babysitter is an “unauthorized occupant,” the first step is usually to read the notice carefully and compare it to your lease. In general, landlords often use terms like...
Do I have to pay for a locksmith if the apartment key broke off in an old lock?
In Indiana, the answer usually depends on what caused the problem, who was responsible for the lock’s condition, and what your lease says. If the key broke because the lock was old, worn, or hard to use, the landlord may...
What are my rights if my spouse bought property overseas during the marriage?
If your spouse bought property overseas during the marriage, you may still have rights to that property under Kansas family law principles if the property is treated as marital property. In Kansas, courts generally look...
What happens if the prenup was never notarized?
In Colorado, a prenuptial agreement that was never notarized is not automatically impossible to enforce, but the missing notarization can create real questions about validity, proof, and how a court may treat the documen...
Can I be evicted for having a washer in my unit if the lease never mentions appliances?
In Utah, the answer depends on the lease terms, the building rules, and whether the washer violates any other part of the rental agreement. If the lease truly says nothing about appliances, that does not automatically me...
Do I have to keep going to physical therapy for my injury claim if I cannot afford it?
In general, no one can force you to keep paying for physical therapy if you truly cannot afford it. But in an injury claim, stopping treatment or skipping sessions may affect how an insurer, adjuster, or jury views your...
Can a landlord charge me for pest treatment when the whole building has mice?
In Illinois, a landlord may not always be able to charge a tenant for pest treatment just because mice are present in the building. In general, the answer depends on the lease, the source of the infestation, and whether...
Can I modify alimony after the divorce if my income drops?
In Maine, a drop in income may be a reason to ask the court to modify alimony, but it does not automatically change the order. In general, the court will look at whether there has been a material change in circumstances...
What happens if I was hurt in an Airbnb because the deck railing broke?
If you were hurt in an Airbnb in Colorado because a deck railing broke, the situation may involve several possible legal claims, including premises liability, negligence, or insurance claims. In general, the key question...