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Can I ask for child support arrears to be forgiven if the other parent agrees?
In California, you can ask about child support arrears, but the other parent’s agreement by itself usually may not be enough to make the arrears disappear. Child support is generally treated as the right of the child, no...
Do I have to pay court costs mentioned in an eviction notice that has not been filed yet?
In general, not necessarily. If an eviction notice has not yet been filed in court, the amount listed for “court costs” is often part of a demand from the landlord, not yet a court-ordered charge. Whether you must pay it...
Can police question me without reading Miranda rights if I am only sitting in the patrol car?
In general, police do not have to read Miranda rights just because they ask you questions. Miranda warnings are usually required only when a person is both in custody and being interrogated. That means the key issue is n...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge a pet fee for my certified service dog?
In general, a landlord in Michigan usually may not charge a pet fee, pet rent, or a pet deposit for a properly recognized service dog when the animal is needed because of a disability. Under fair housing rules, service a...
What are my rights if someone keeps leaving notes on my windshield saying they are watching me?
If someone keeps leaving notes on your windshield saying they are watching you, that can be frightening and may be legally significant. In general, you may have rights related to unwanted contact, harassment, stalking, t...
Is it legal for a repair shop to charge storage fees without telling me upfront?
In general, a repair shop may be able to charge storage fees, but whether it can do so without telling you upfront often depends on the facts, the repair agreement, local business practices, and Alaska law. A shop’s abil...
What happens if the defamatory post was deleted but people already took screenshots?
In general, deleting a defamatory post does not necessarily make the issue go away. If other people already saw the post or saved screenshots, those screenshots may still be used as evidence that the statement was publis...
What happens if the landlord files in court before the notice period is over?
If a landlord files a court case before the required notice period ends, the filing may be premature. In general, that can matter because many eviction or possession cases depend on the landlord first giving proper notic...
Do I have to pay for a subscription service that auto-renewed for $299 annually without notice?
In California, whether you have to pay for an auto-renewed subscription usually depends on the contract terms, how the renewal was disclosed, and what notice you received before the charge appeared. A subscription agreem...
What happens if my spouse refuses to sell the house after the divorce agreement says we must?
If a Texas divorce agreement says the house must be sold, a spouse who refuses to cooperate may be violating a court order or a settlement term that was made part of the divorce judgment. In general, that means the other...
Is it legal for a storage unit company to auction my belongings after one missed payment?
In general, a storage unit company in Idaho cannot simply auction a renter’s belongings immediately after one missed payment. Storage companies usually have to follow the rental agreement and Idaho law, and that often in...
Do I have to keep paying for a solar panel lease if I sell my house?
Usually, a solar panel lease does not automatically end just because you sell your house. In many cases, the lease is a separate contract that may continue until it is transferred, bought out, or otherwise resolved accor...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee if my gym never told me the contract auto-renewed?
In Florida, whether you have to pay a cancellation fee after a gym contract auto-renews usually depends on the contract terms, what notice the gym gave you, and whether the gym followed any legal notice requirements that...
My Neighbor Built a Fence Two Feet Onto My Property — What Should I Do?
If a neighbor built a fence onto land you believe is yours, the first step is usually to slow down and gather facts before taking action. In South Carolina, property-line disputes are often resolved by looking at deeds,...
Employer Raised My Hourly Rate by Mistake and Won’t Fix It—Am I Liable?
In New Jersey, an employer may sometimes try to recover wages that were paid by mistake, including an hourly rate that was accidentally set too high. Whether you are legally liable usually depends on the facts, including...