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How do I revoke a prenuptial agreement after we are married?
In general, a prenuptial agreement does not have to last forever. After marriage, spouses may sometimes revoke or replace it if both agree and the change is made in a legally proper way. In Vermont, the specific rules ca...
What are my rights if a service dog bit me in a grocery store aisle?
In Maryland, if a dog—whether it is a service dog or not—bites you in a grocery store aisle, you may have rights related to your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. The fact that the animal is a servic...
Do I have to report my injury to the store manager before leaving the premises?
In general, there is no single universal rule that says every injured customer must report an injury to a store manager before leaving the premises. But if you are hurt in a store, telling a manager or another employee a...
Do I have to show the dog was dangerous before the bite happened?
In South Carolina, the answer usually depends on the legal theory being used and the facts of the incident. In many dog bite claims, a person does not necessarily have to prove the dog had a long history of aggression be...
Is it legal for a landlord to threaten eviction after I reported harassment by another tenant?
In Washington, a landlord generally should not use eviction threats as punishment for a tenant’s good-faith complaint about harassment or other habitability problems. In many situations, a threat to evict after a tenant...
Can I ask for an antiharassment order if a stranger keeps showing up outside my apartment building?
In Washington, a person who keeps appearing outside your apartment building may sometimes be the kind of conduct that supports an anti-harassment order. Whether that is true usually depends on the facts, including what t...
Can I get extra time if my eviction notice says I must leave in 72 hours and I have kids?
In New Jersey, having children usually does not automatically stop an eviction or create a guaranteed extension of time to move. In general, the amount of time you may have depends on what stage the eviction is in, what...
Is it legal for a school to withhold my transcript because I owe an old tuition balance?
In general, a school may have some ability to withhold an official transcript if there is an unpaid tuition balance or other outstanding account balance. That said, whether the school can do so depends on the type of sch...
What are my rights if my car warranty claim is denied due to “lack of maintenance” I can prove?
If a car warranty claim is denied because the company says you failed to maintain the vehicle, but you have proof that you did the required maintenance, you may have grounds to challenge the denial. In general, a warrant...
A delivery driver hit my mailbox and the company won’t respond. What’s my next move?
If a delivery driver damaged your mailbox in Tennessee and the company is not responding, the situation usually starts as a property-damage claim. In general, the key issue is whether you can show who caused the damage,...
Can a debt collector contact my employer about my debt?
In general, a debt collector may be allowed to contact your employer in limited circumstances, but there are important restrictions on what they can say and why they can contact your workplace. In Connecticut, as in many...
Is it legal for a student loan servicer to reject my employer certification because of an electronic signature?
In general, a student loan servicer may be able to reject an employer certification that does not meet the program’s signature requirements, but the answer often depends on the type of loan program, the servicer’s rules,...
What are my rights if the breath test machine was not calibrated correctly?
If a breath test machine was not calibrated correctly, that issue may matter in an Oklahoma DUI or DWI case because breath test results are often used as evidence of alcohol concentration. In general, a poorly maintained...
Can I get divorced if my spouse disappeared years ago?
Yes, in New Jersey, you may still be able to get divorced even if your spouse disappeared years ago. A missing spouse does not always prevent a divorce. In many situations, courts allow a case to move forward if you can...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge a move-in fee not listed in the lease?
In Arkansas, whether a landlord can charge a move-in fee that was not listed in the lease usually depends on the lease language, any addenda, and whether the fee was clearly disclosed before you agreed to rent the proper...