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Can I Sue a Moving Company for Scratched Floors and Missing Boxes?
In general, a moving company may be responsible if its workers damaged your property or lost items during the move. Scratched floors can sometimes be treated as property damage, and missing boxes may sometimes be treated...
What happens if someone rear-ended me in Birmingham and their insurance denies fault?
If you were rear-ended in Birmingham and the other driver’s insurance denies fault, that does not automatically mean your claim is over. In general, a denial means the insurer is disputing liability, disputing the facts,...
What are my rights if my spouse threatens to report me to immigration during divorce?
If a spouse threatens to report you to immigration during a divorce, that can be frightening and stressful. In general, a threat like that does not automatically change your legal rights in the divorce itself. Property d...
Is it legal for a family member to record a private phone call about an inheritance dispute?
In California, the legality of recording a private phone call often depends on whether all parties to the call consented to the recording. California is generally treated as a two-party consent state, which means a perso...
How do I handle a pet boarding business that lost my dog’s medication and then charged me full price?
If a pet boarding business in Hawaii lost your dog’s medication and still charged you the full amount, the situation may involve contract issues, business practices, and possibly a dispute over damages or service quality...
How do I handle a moving company that lost my $2,200 TV during a cross-state move?
If a moving company lost your TV during an interstate move, the first step is usually to gather every document connected to the move and the missing item. That often includes your bill of lading, inventory list, estimate...
Can a court give one spouse more property instead of ordering alimony?
In West Virginia, a court may sometimes structure a divorce outcome so that one spouse receives a larger share of marital property instead of, or in place of, ongoing alimony. But that does not mean property and alimony...
How do I calculate alimony if my spouse stayed home for 12 years during the marriage?
In Vermont, alimony is usually not calculated with a simple formula. Instead, a court generally looks at the whole financial picture, including the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and earning ability, the st...
Can I return a car if the dealer failed to disclose flood damage?
In Illinois, a dealer’s failure to disclose flood damage may matter a lot, but whether you can return the car usually depends on the facts, the paperwork, and what was said or omitted during the sale. In general, if a de...
What happens if my spouse files bankruptcy during our divorce case?
If your spouse files bankruptcy during a divorce, the bankruptcy case and the divorce case can affect each other. In general, the bankruptcy court handles debt and property issues under federal bankruptcy law, while the...
What are my rights if my wages are being garnished but I never received notice about the student loan debt?
If your wages are being garnished for a student loan debt and you never received notice, that may raise important due process and debt-collection questions. In general, a creditor or collection agency usually must follow...
Can my landlord charge late fees every day after rent is five days late?
In Kansas, the answer usually depends on the lease and any limits that apply under state and local law. In general, a landlord may only charge late fees if the lease allows them, and the fee terms must be enforceable und...
How do I prove separate property when marital funds were mixed into the same account?
In Georgia, the basic question is usually whether you can show that certain money or property remained separate even after it was mixed with marital funds in the same account. In general, the person claiming separate pro...
Do I have to pay a parking garage ticket if the exit gate was broken and no attendant was there?
In general, you may still owe money for parking if you used a garage, but a broken exit gate and no attendant can raise questions about whether the garage can fairly enforce the charge. In Utah, the answer usually depend...
How do I cancel an online meal kit subscription that keeps billing me even after I deleted my account?
If an online meal kit company keeps billing you after you deleted your account, the first step is usually to gather your records and try to confirm whether the subscription was actually canceled, paused, or only the onli...