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What are my rights if my spouse refuses to refinance the house after divorce?
In Washington, what happens if a spouse refuses to refinance the house after divorce usually depends on the divorce decree, settlement agreement, and how the home was awarded. In general, a divorce judgment can require o...
How do I handle a DUI charge if I have a commercial driver’s license?
If you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and are charged with DUI in Minnesota, the issue can affect more than a regular driver’s license case. In general, a DUI charge may create criminal, licensing, employment,...
How do I handle divorce if we own property in two different states?
If you and your spouse own property in two different states, the divorce usually becomes a little more complicated, but it is still a common issue. In general, the divorce court in your case may be able to divide marital...
What happens if my spouse will not sign the divorce papers after being served?
In Texas, a spouse usually does not have to sign divorce papers for the divorce to move forward. If your spouse was properly served and simply refuses to sign, that refusal may slow things down, but it does not necessari...
What are my rights if I got whiplash after a low-speed crash and the insurer says it is not serious?
In Washington, a low-speed crash does not automatically mean a whiplash injury is minor. People can sometimes have real neck pain, headaches, stiffness, dizziness, or limited motion even after a collision that looks smal...
How do I get a DUI expunged from my record in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, whether a DUI can be removed from your record depends on what type of record you mean and what happened in the case. People often use the word “expunge” to describe clearing a criminal record, but the law ma...
Can my car insurance raise my premium after an accident that the police report says was not my fault?
Yes, in some situations your car insurance premium may still go up after an accident even if a police report says you were not at fault. In general, a police report is important evidence, but it is usually not the only t...
How do I handle a Minnesota damage to property charge for spray painting a garage door?
If you are facing a Minnesota damage to property charge involving spray painting a garage door, the most important first step is to treat it as a criminal matter and avoid guessing about the facts or the law. In general,...
What happens if I was hit by an uninsured driver while driving a borrowed car?
If you were hit by an uninsured driver while driving a borrowed car in Delaware, the first issue is usually which insurance policies may apply. In general, the at-fault driver’s lack of insurance can make recovery more c...
Do I have to pay a dentist for a procedure that failed and needs to be redone?
In general, you may still owe money for a dental procedure even if it did not work as expected, but that does not mean the dentist can always charge you the full amount without question. In New Jersey, as in many states,...
Is a No-Refund Policy Enforceable If the Business Canceled the Appointment?
In general, a business’s no-refund policy may be harder to rely on if the business itself canceled the appointment and did not provide the service that was paid for. That said, the answer often depends on the wording of...
How do I calculate penalties when my final paycheck was not paid within 24 hours?
In Utah, the answer usually depends on whether your employer was required to pay your final wages within that time frame under the facts of your separation. If the final paycheck was due but was not paid on time, penalti...
My ex took the furniture we bought together when moving out. Is this theft or civil court?
In Wisconsin, the answer usually depends on ownership, intent, and how the furniture was being used or handled before the move. If both of you owned the furniture together, the situation may be treated as a property disp...
Can police use statements I made during a welfare check before they arrested me?
In general, police may be able to use statements you made during a welfare check before an arrest, but it depends on how the conversation happened, whether you were in custody, and whether any constitutional protections...
Do I have to tell a repair shop I am recording before discussing a $1,400 bill dispute?
In Florida, whether you must tell the repair shop that you are recording usually depends on how the recording is being made and what kind of communication it is. As a general matter, Florida is commonly described as a st...