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What Can I Do If a Store Sold Me a Defective Appliance and Will Not Take It Back?
If a store in Nebraska sold you a defective appliance and will not take it back, your options usually depend on the store’s return policy, the appliance’s condition, any warranty coverage, and what happened before and af...
Do I have to pay private student loans if the borrower died and I was only a cosigner?
In general, if you cosigned a private student loan, the lender may still look to you for repayment even after the borrower dies. A cosigner is usually a separate borrower from the lender’s perspective, so the death of th...
How do I modify support after my child moved in with me full time?
If your child has moved in with you full time, you may be able to ask the court to modify the existing child support order. In Nebraska, child support is usually changed through a formal court process, not simply by agre...
Can I recover lost wages if I missed two weeks of work after a crash?
In New Jersey, you may be able to recover lost wages after a crash if the missed work was caused by injuries from the crash and the wage loss can be documented. In general, lost wages are part of the financial harm that...
Do I have to list every asset and debt in the divorce paperwork?
In general, yes—divorce paperwork usually asks each spouse to disclose assets, debts, income, and other financial information, and it is often important to be as complete and accurate as possible. In a Montana divorce, f...
How do I dispute surprise billing from an out-of-network anesthesiologist?
A surprise bill from an out-of-network anesthesiologist can be upsetting, especially if you went to an in-network hospital or surgery center and reasonably expected the anesthesia services to be covered. In general, the...
What happens if the Copyright Office rejects my registration because the work lacks human authorship?
If the Copyright Office rejects a registration because it concludes the work lacks human authorship, it usually means the Office is treating the work as not eligible for copyright protection in the form submitted. In gen...
How do I get a restricted license so I can drive to work after a DUI?
In Massachusetts, a restricted license after a DUI is generally not automatic. Whether you can drive to work depends on your driving record, the type of DUI case, any suspension or revocation in place, and what the Massa...
A furniture delivery crew scratched the hallway walls. The building billed me. Can I pass that to the store?
In New York, you may be able to ask the store or seller to cover the building’s bill if the damage happened during the furniture delivery and the delivery crew was acting for the store. But the answer usually depends on...
How do I create a parenting plan for holidays and school breaks during divorce?
In Minnesota, parents usually create a parenting plan for holidays and school breaks by putting the schedule in writing as clearly and specifically as possible. The goal is to reduce confusion and future conflict by spel...
Can I Collect Unemployment if I Left Work Due to a Child Emergency and Was Fired?
In Nevada, you may be able to collect unemployment after leaving work because of a child emergency and later being fired, but the answer usually depends on why your employment ended and whether the separation is treated...
Can I make a claim if a road rage driver intentionally hit my car?
Yes, you may be able to make a claim if another driver intentionally hit your car during a road rage incident. In general, an intentional crash can support civil claims for property damage and, depending on the facts, pe...
What happens if my ex is behind on alimony but just bought a new car?
In Delaware, if an ex is behind on alimony but has recently bought a new car, that can be a sign that the person may have some available money or access to credit. But a new car purchase does not automatically prove that...
What are my rights if I am accused of slashing tires but there is no video evidence?
If you are accused of slashing tires in Minnesota and there is no video evidence, you still have important rights. In general, an accusation alone does not prove guilt. The government usually still has to gather and pres...
Is it legal for my spouse to move out with the children before custody orders are entered?
In Florida, a spouse may sometimes move out with the children before any custody order is entered, but that does not always mean the move is risk-free or that it is automatically okay in every situation. Before a court h...