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Can a Bank Reverse a Chargeback Months Later?
Yes, a bank or card issuer may sometimes reverse a chargeback months later, but it usually depends on the payment network rules, the account agreement, the type of transaction, and the facts of the dispute. A chargeback...
Can police use what I said during a traffic stop if they never Mirandized me?
In general, yes, police may be able to use what you said during a traffic stop even if you were never read Miranda warnings. Miranda warnings are usually required only when a person is both in custody and being questione...
Can I ask for sole custody if my spouse has a substance abuse problem?
Yes, in Maine, you may ask the court for sole custody if you believe your spouse’s substance abuse makes shared parenting unsafe or not in your child’s best interests. In general, family courts focus on the child’s safet...
What happens if I secretly recorded my boss during a closed-door meeting about my final paycheck?
In Florida, secretly recording a closed-door workplace conversation can raise serious legal issues, especially if the meeting involved an expectation of privacy. In general, Florida is a two-party consent state for oral...
Can my landlord charge a fee for paying rent online through their required portal?
In general, a landlord in Kansas may try to charge a fee for online rent payment if the fee is allowed by the lease or other rental agreement and if the charge is otherwise lawful. If the portal is required, the fee issu...
Is it legal for an apartment to charge a mandatory valet trash fee I never agreed to?
In general, an apartment complex may charge a valet trash fee if the fee was part of your lease, a lease addendum, or another agreement you accepted. If you never agreed to the fee, the main question is usually whether t...
What happens if the financial disclosure attached to the prenup was incomplete?
In Louisiana, an incomplete financial disclosure attached to a prenuptial agreement may create a problem for the agreement’s enforceability. In general, prenuptial agreements depend on voluntary signing, fair dealing, an...
What happens if my spouse bought a car during the marriage but titled it only in their name?
In Louisiana, a car bought during a marriage may still be treated as part of the marital property picture even if the title lists only one spouse’s name. Title alone does not always control ownership questions, especiall...
What happens if I got a DUI with a child in the car in Wisconsin?
If you are charged with DUI in Wisconsin and a child was in the car, the situation may be treated more seriously than an ordinary first-time OWI case. In general, the presence of a child can increase the risk of addition...
What are my rights if I got hurt at a friend’s apartment because the stairs had no handrail?
If you were hurt in Illinois at a friend’s apartment because the stairs had no handrail, you may have a potential premises liability claim depending on the facts. In general, Illinois law may hold a property owner, landl...
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...
Can prepaid debit card balances be subject to escheatment laws in West Virginia?
In general, yes. Prepaid debit card balances may be subject to escheatment laws if the funds are considered abandoned property under West Virginia law and no valid activity occurs for the applicable period. Whether a par...
How do I know whether a conversation counts as confidential under California Penal Code 632?
Under California Penal Code 632, whether a conversation counts as confidential usually depends on the setting, the participants, and whether anyone involved reasonably expected privacy. In general, the law is aimed at pr...
How do I handle a landlord who is charging me for utilities I never used?
If a landlord is charging you for utilities you believe you never used, the first step is usually to review your lease and any utility addendum closely. In general, the lease should explain which utilities you are respon...
What happens if my landlord refuses to give me a copy of my signed lease?
If your landlord refuses to give you a copy of your signed lease, that can be frustrating and may make it harder to confirm the exact rental terms. In general, a lease is still a contract even if one party is holding the...