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Do I have to keep going to physical therapy for my injury claim if I cannot afford it?
In general, no one can force you to keep paying for physical therapy if you truly cannot afford it. But in an injury claim, stopping treatment or skipping sessions may affect how an insurer, adjuster, or jury views your...
Is it legal for a student loan servicer to change my due date without notice?
In general, a student loan servicer may not be able to change your due date without following the loan contract and any applicable federal or state notice rules. Whether a due date change is allowed often depends on the...
Husband Owns the Car and Controls Finances—What Rights Do I Have During Separation?
In Oregon, your rights during a separation usually depend on the overall financial picture, not just whose name is on the car title or who manages the bank accounts. If you are married and living separately, the law gene...
Do I have to leave if the landlord says the lease will not be renewed but I never got court papers?
In Mississippi, the answer usually depends on whether your rental term has actually ended and whether the landlord is trying to remove you the right way. If your lease is ending and the landlord has given proper notice t...
My Employer Put Me on the Schedule After I Resigned — Am I Responsible?
In general, if you clearly resigned and your employer later put you on the schedule anyway, that does not usually mean you are automatically responsible for working those shifts in Nevada. A resignation typically ends th...
What are my rights if a neighbor points a hidden camera through my window?
If you are in Tennessee and believe a neighbor is using a hidden camera to look through your window, you may have several possible privacy-related concerns, depending on exactly what is happening. In general, people have...
I left a bad review for a local business and now they’re threatening to sue. Should I take it down?
A bad review does not automatically create legal liability, and businesses often cannot sue simply because they dislike criticism. In general, a review is more likely to create legal risk only if it contains a false stat...
Can police use my silence against me after I asked for a lawyer?
In general, once a person clearly asks for a lawyer during a custodial police questioning, police must usually stop questioning until counsel is present or the person reinitiates the conversation. But what happens next c...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee if the company never provided the service?
In general, whether you have to pay a cancellation fee if the company never provided the service depends on the contract, the company’s policies, and the facts of the situation. If you agreed to a cancellation fee in a v...
How do I get a refund from a concert ticket site that canceled my event but kept the service fees?
If a concert or other live event is canceled, many ticket buyers expect to get their money back. In general, that often means the ticket price is refunded, but the treatment of service fees can vary depending on the tick...
What happens if my ex agreed by text to lower child support but later demanded the full amount?
In Alaska, a text message agreement to lower child support may be important evidence, but it usually does not automatically replace a court child support order. In general, child support is treated as a court-controlled...
Can I get student loan forgiveness if I have worked for a nonprofit hospital for 9 years?
Maybe, but it depends on the loan program, your employer status, your payment history, and whether your past service and payments meet the program rules. In general, working for a nonprofit hospital can be relevant to ce...
Is it legal for the court to order random alcohol testing while my DUI case is pending?
In Hawaii, a court may be able to order random alcohol testing while a DUI case is pending, depending on the circumstances of the case and the conditions the court is allowed to impose. This kind of testing is often trea...
How do I revoke a prenuptial agreement after we are married?
In general, a prenuptial agreement does not have to last forever. After marriage, spouses may sometimes revoke or replace it if both agree and the change is made in a legally proper way. In Vermont, the specific rules ca...
Do I have to prove the exact time a spill appeared before I slipped?
In general, no. In a Rhode Island slip-and-fall claim, people usually do not have to prove the exact minute a spill appeared before the fall. What often matters more is whether the property owner or occupier knew, or rea...