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What happens if my spouse underreports the value of stocks and investments?
If a spouse underreports stocks or investments, it may affect how property is divided in a divorce or separation matter. In general, financial disclosures are meant to give both sides and the court a fair picture of the...
Is it legal for an apartment to charge a mandatory valet trash fee I never agreed to?
In general, an apartment complex may charge a valet trash fee if the fee was part of your lease, a lease addendum, or another agreement you accepted. If you never agreed to the fee, the main question is usually whether t...
How do I handle a landlord who is charging me for utilities I never used?
If a landlord is charging you for utilities you believe you never used, the first step is usually to review your lease and any utility addendum closely. In general, the lease should explain which utilities you are respon...
What are my rights if my ex refuses to pay court ordered spousal support but pays other debts?
In Idaho, if a court has ordered spousal support and your ex is paying other debts instead of the support obligation, that may mean your ex is not following the court order. In general, court-ordered spousal support is t...
Can my landlord charge a fee for paying rent online through their required portal?
In general, a landlord in Kansas may try to charge a fee for online rent payment if the fee is allowed by the lease or other rental agreement and if the charge is otherwise lawful. If the portal is required, the fee issu...
Is it legal for a roommate to leave a phone recording in the kitchen during a private argument?
In Pennsylvania, whether a roommate may legally leave a phone recording in a kitchen during a private argument usually depends on the facts, especially where the conversation happened, whether the people involved expecte...
Can alimony be enforced through wage garnishment like child support?
In general, alimony can sometimes be enforced through wage garnishment, but the process is usually not as automatic or as standardized as child support enforcement. Child support is often treated differently because it i...
What are my rights if my insurance company undervalues my totaled car by $3,000?
If your insurance company says your car was totaled but offers less than you believe it was worth, you generally have the right to question the valuation and ask for a review. In New Jersey, the amount an insurer pays of...
Is it legal for debt collectors to call my parents about my student loans?
In general, a debt collector may be allowed to contact a parent about a student loan, but only in limited ways. Federal debt collection rules usually restrict collectors from discussing your debt with third parties. That...
Can I Sue a Travel Agency for Booking the Wrong Dates?
In general, you may have a legal claim if a travel agency books the wrong dates and that mistake causes financial loss or another measurable harm. Whether a claim exists usually depends on what the agency agreed to do, w...
Can a landlord charge me for pest treatment when the whole building has mice?
In Illinois, a landlord may not always be able to charge a tenant for pest treatment just because mice are present in the building. In general, the answer depends on the lease, the source of the infestation, and whether...
How do I handle a business that recorded my call and shared it with a third-party vendor?
If a business recorded your call and then shared that recording with a third-party vendor, the first question is usually whether the recording itself was lawful and whether the later sharing was allowed. In Washington, c...
Is it legal for a landlord to require professional cleaning at move-out?
In Ohio, a landlord may sometimes require a tenant to leave the rental unit in a certain condition at move-out, but whether a professional cleaning requirement is enforceable usually depends on the lease, the condition o...
How do I prove a hidden camera captured private footage of me?
In North Carolina, proving that a hidden camera captured private footage of you usually depends on the available evidence, the location of the camera, and what the recording actually shows. In general, people often try t...
Can I get student loan forgiveness if I work for a city library?
In general, working for a city library may count toward certain student loan forgiveness programs if the library is part of a qualifying public employer and you meet the program’s other requirements. The most common fede...