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How do I split a pension in divorce after 18 years of marriage?
In Nebraska, a pension is often treated as marital property to the extent it was earned during the marriage, but the exact division depends on the facts of the case. After an 18-year marriage, a court will usually look a...
Do I have to give the insurance company access to my mental health records?
In general, an insurance company does not automatically get unlimited access to your mental health records just because you make a claim. Whether you have to share them usually depends on the type of insurance, what you...
What are my rights if I got an eviction notice even though I have receipts showing rent was paid?
In Illinois, getting an eviction notice after you believe you paid your rent can be stressful, but the notice does not automatically mean you must leave right away. In general, a landlord still has to follow the legal ev...
What are my rights if police say the damage is over $1,000 but the shop estimate is only $650?
In Minnesota, the difference between a police statement that damage is over $1,000 and a shop estimate of $650 may matter a lot, but it does not automatically decide the legal issue. In general, police reports, witness s...
What happens if I bought a car from a private seller and later found out the odometer was rolled back?
If you bought a car from a private seller in Colorado and later learned the odometer may have been rolled back, that can be a serious issue. In general, an odometer rollback can affect the vehicle’s value, the accuracy o...
Apartment management lost my rent money order and says I’m late. How do I prove I paid?
If apartment management says your rent is late because it lost your money order, the key issue is usually proof. In general, a tenant may need to show that the rent was actually delivered or cashed, or at least that paym...
Can I sue a neighbor for posting in a community group that I am a registered sex offender when I am not?
In Ohio, a false post that says you are a registered sex offender when you are not may sometimes support a civil claim, depending on exactly what was said, where it was posted, who saw it, and whether it caused harm. The...
Can I qualify for student loan forgiveness if I worked remotely for a government agency?
In general, maybe. For many student loan forgiveness programs, what matters is the type of employer and the type of work, not whether you did the job in an office or remotely. If you were employed by a qualifying governm...
Is it legal for a landlord to serve an eviction notice through a maintenance worker?
In general, a landlord may be able to use another person to deliver an eviction notice, but whether that service is legally valid depends on the rules that apply in the specific jurisdiction and on the facts of the deliv...
What are my rights if a hotel charged my card twice and will not reverse the duplicate charge?
If a hotel charged your card twice, the issue is usually treated as a billing dispute or duplicate charge problem. In general, you may have the right to ask the hotel to correct the error and to request a refund or rever...
My Neighbor Claims My Fence Is on Their Property — Who Has to Prove It?
In Michigan, the answer usually depends on what kind of dispute this is and what evidence each side has. In a boundary dispute, the person making the claim that the fence is on the wrong property often needs to support t...
A repair shop wiped my laptop during a battery replacement. Can I claim lost files?
If a repair shop wiped your laptop during a battery replacement, you may have a possible claim for the lost files and any related losses, but the outcome usually depends on the facts. In Washington, the most important is...
What happens if my parked car was hit in my apartment lot and the complex has camera footage?
If your parked car was hit in an apartment lot in New Hampshire and the complex has camera footage, that footage may help show what happened, who was involved, and whether the other driver can be identified. In general,...
How do I handle an eviction notice when my roommate is the one who violated the lease?
If you live in North Carolina and your roommate violated the lease, an eviction notice can still affect you even if you did not cause the problem. In general, what happens next depends on the lease terms, who signed the...
What are my rights if a platform refuses to register my AI-assisted artwork as original content?
In general, your rights depend on the platform’s rules, the type of content at issue, and whether any intellectual property law actually applies to the work. If a platform refuses to register or label AI-assisted artwork...