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What are my rights if my landlord is trying to evict me after I reported code violations to the city?
In Pennsylvania, a tenant who reports code violations to a city or other housing authority may have some protection if the landlord then tries to evict in retaliation. In general, retaliatory eviction means a landlord ta...
Is it legal for a college to enroll me in loans without clearly explaining what I was signing?
In general, a college should not mislead you about what you are signing, but the legal answer depends heavily on the facts, the documents involved, and whether the loans were federal, private, or school-based. In Indiana...
Should I Try to Settle Credit Card Debt for a Parent With No Money or Assets?
In general, the answer depends less on whether you want to help and more on whether you are actually responsible for the debt. If the account is only in your parent’s name, you usually are not personally liable just beca...
How do I change child support after switching from salary to commission income?
In New Mexico, a switch from salary to commission income may be a reason to ask the court to change child support, but it does not automatically change the order. Child support is usually based on income and other financ...
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...
What are my rights if my landlord gave me an eviction notice after I reported code violations?
If you are in Maryland and your landlord gave you an eviction notice after you reported code violations, you may have protections against retaliatory eviction. In general, landlords cannot legally punish tenants just for...
Can I challenge a will in Alabama if my sibling pressured my mother to change it?
In Alabama, a will may sometimes be challenged if someone believes the testator was pressured into changing it, but the legal issue is usually framed as undue influence rather than ordinary family conflict. Pressure, per...
Can Employers or Businesses Keep Photocopies of Driver’s Licenses?
In general, a business or employer may ask to see your driver’s license to verify identity, age, driving privileges, or eligibility for a transaction or job duty. Whether it may keep a photocopy is a separate question an...
Can a court divide credit card debt that my spouse ran up without telling me?
In Ohio, a court in a divorce or legal separation case can often divide marital debts, and that may include credit card balances one spouse built up without telling the other spouse. But the answer is usually not as simp...
My Wedding Venue Closed Without Refunding Deposits — What Can I Do?
If a wedding venue in Florida closed and did not refund your deposit, the first question is usually what your contract says and whether the venue actually canceled, breached the agreement, or is going through a bankruptc...
How do I handle a notice to vacate when the landlord says their family is moving in?
If you receive a notice to vacate because your landlord says a family member is moving in, the first step is to read the notice carefully and keep a copy. In Nebraska, the exact rules can depend on the type of tenancy, t...
Can a Business Charge My Card Again After I Disputed the First Charge?
In general, a business may try to charge your card again after you dispute the first charge, but whether it is allowed depends on the facts, the payment method, the business’s policies, and any agreement you made. A seco...
How do I calculate alimony if my spouse stayed home for 12 years during the marriage?
In Vermont, alimony is usually not calculated with a simple formula. Instead, a court generally looks at the whole financial picture, including the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and earning ability, the st...
Can a pet boarding facility charge emergency vet fees without calling me first?
In North Carolina, a pet boarding facility may sometimes charge emergency veterinary fees without calling first, but that usually depends on the boarding agreement, the circumstances of the emergency, and what the facili...
Do I have to pay filing fees for a harassment protection order in Washington?
In Washington, the filing fee question for a harassment protection order often depends on the type of order, the court handling the request, and the facts of the situation. In general, people looking for a harassment pro...