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How do I get credit for military service toward student loan forgiveness?
Military service may help with student loan relief, but the way it counts depends on the loan program, your service status, and the type of forgiveness or repayment benefit you are seeking. In general, there is no single...
Can I withhold rent if my landlord does not fix a leaking ceiling?
In Illinois, you may be tempted to stop paying rent if your landlord does not fix a leaking ceiling, but that can be risky. In general, tenants do not want to assume they can simply withhold rent without understanding th...
How do I stop my bank account from being considered dormant while I am living overseas?
If you live overseas, the main way to reduce the risk that a Massachusetts bank account is treated as dormant is usually to keep the account active in the ways your bank allows and to monitor all account notices closely....
Is it legal to record a private conversation with a school administrator about my child?
In Pennsylvania, whether it is legal to record a private conversation with a school administrator about your child can depend on the circumstances, especially whether the conversation is considered private and whether th...
How do I handle a house cleaner who stole jewelry but denies it?
If you suspect a house cleaner took jewelry and denies it, the most important thing is usually to stay calm and document what happened. In Vermont, as in other states, theft allegations can be difficult when there is no...
How do I get a subpoena for records from a social media platform?
In general, getting records from a social media platform usually involves a subpoena, but the exact process depends on the type of records you want, the platform’s policies, and the court rules that apply in your New Mex...
Is it legal for alimony to continue after my ex starts receiving Social Security retirement?
In Nevada, it is generally possible for spousal support, often called alimony, to continue even after an ex starts receiving Social Security retirement benefits. The fact that a former spouse begins collecting retirement...
How do I prove lost income if I am self-employed and missed three weeks of work?
If you are self-employed and missed three weeks of work, proving lost income usually means showing what you normally earned, what work you lost, and how the missed time affected your business income. That often involves...
Do I have to move if my landlord gave me a 60-day notice but I have a fixed-term lease?
In general, a fixed-term lease is meant to last until the end date written in the lease, unless the lease allows an earlier end or there is some other legal reason the tenancy can be terminated sooner. That means a landl...
Is it legal for a landlord to keep renting to someone whose dog already bit a neighbor?
In general, yes, a landlord in Hawaii may be allowed to keep renting to a tenant even if the tenant’s dog has already bitten a neighbor. But the answer can depend on the facts, the lease, any pet rules, the seriousness o...
Is it legal to use AI to restore an old copyrighted photo and sell the restored version?
In general, using AI to restore an old copyrighted photo and then selling the restored version can raise copyright issues. The main question is usually whether the original photo is still protected by copyright and wheth...
How do I handle a landlord who says California is a one-party consent state?
In California, a landlord saying the state is a one-party consent state is usually referring to audio recording rules. That phrase may be relevant, but it does not mean a landlord can record any conversation whenever the...
What are my rights if I was never served with the child support case paperwork?
If you were never properly served with child support case paperwork, you may have important due process concerns. In general, service of process is the formal way the court gives notice of a case and tells a person how t...
How do I dispute a phone company charging me for services I never activated?
If a phone company charged you for a service you believe you never activated, the first step is usually to gather your bills, account records, and any messages or screenshots that show what was charged and when. In gener...
Is it legal for a landlord to give an eviction notice because my child is too loud during the day?
In Florida, a landlord may be able to give an eviction notice if the child’s noise is tied to a lease violation, a nuisance, or repeated disturbances that affect other tenants or neighbors. But a notice is not the same t...