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What are my rights if child support enforcement is collecting for a child who is not mine?
If child support enforcement is collecting money for a child who is not yours, you may have rights to challenge the underlying support obligation, but the exact process depends on why the agency believes you are responsi...
Is it legal for someone to use fake accounts to message me after being blocked?
In Washington, someone using fake accounts to keep messaging you after you have blocked them may raise legal concerns, but whether it is illegal depends on the facts. In general, repeated unwanted messages can potentiall...
Can I register copyright for a training manual if AI helped organize the chapters?
In general, maybe yes—but only for the parts of the training manual that reflect human authorship. Under U.S. copyright principles, copyright usually protects original human expression, not material that is created entir...
Can I request alimony if I left my job to care for our children during the marriage?
In Ohio, you may be able to request spousal support, which many people call alimony, if you left your job or reduced your work to care for your children during the marriage. Courts in Ohio generally look at the whole fin...
Can I record a conversation if the other person is threatening to sue me?
In California, the answer is often no unless you follow California’s recording-consent rules. California is generally treated as a two-party consent state, which means recording a confidential conversation usually requir...
How do I prove the exact day I was separated from payroll for final pay purposes?
In Utah, the exact day you were separated from payroll can matter because final pay issues often turn on the date your employment ended. In general, the best proof is any record that shows when your employer treated you...
How do I dispute duplicate charges on a medical bill?
Duplicate charges on a medical bill can happen for a few different reasons. A provider might accidentally bill the same service twice, a claim may be processed more than once, or a bill may include charges that overlap i...
Can I file for harassment if the person only threatened me once but the threat was serious?
In Washington, a single serious threat may sometimes be enough to support a harassment filing, depending on the exact words used, the surrounding facts, and whether the threat would reasonably make a person fearful for s...
Can I sue after a dog knocked me down and I tore my shoulder?
In Maine, a dog-related injury claim may be possible if the dog’s owner or keeper was legally responsible for the incident and your shoulder injury was caused by the dog knocking you down. In general, the key issues are...
What happens if my ex refuses to follow the Alabama custody schedule ordered by the court?
If your ex refuses to follow an Alabama custody schedule ordered by the court, the issue is usually treated as a custody order enforcement problem. In general, court-ordered custody schedules are meant to be followed unl...
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 police to stop me just because I left a bar parking lot late at night?
In Florida, police usually cannot stop a driver just because the person left a bar parking lot late at night. In general, a traffic stop or detention needs some lawful reason, such as a traffic violation, a visible equip...
Do I have to sign a medical release for the insurance company after a car accident?
In general, you do not automatically have to sign whatever medical release an insurance company sends after a car accident. In Rhode Island, as in many states, an insurer may ask for records or authorizations so it can e...
Can I record a private phone call with my landlord in California if I am part of the conversation?
In California, the answer is often no unless the other person agrees. California is generally considered a two-party consent state, which means that recording a private phone call usually requires the consent of everyone...
My Car Was Repossessed With My Personal Belongings Inside — How Do I Get Them Back?
If your car was repossessed in Georgia and your personal belongings were still inside, the lender or repossession company usually must allow you a reasonable opportunity to recover non-car items. In general, a repossessi...