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0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Arizona on
Q: Can I petition for alimony after a divorce?

Spouse was the bread winner for 22 years. I was homeless during the divorce and didn't know any information regarding court dates... Is there a way to petition for alimony after the fact? Maybe file a claim?

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Small Claims and Elder Law for Massachusetts on
Q: A salesman changed terms, price & performance on a signed contract without notifying the consumer. Is the contract void?

Immediate $500 deposit elicited from senior to get a discount. Senior signed on a 9" tablet, she couldn't read. No receipt or contract given at signing. When contract was emailed, had inflated price, no itemizing & changed terms as discussed. Senior called, strongly contesting... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Products Liability and Small Claims for Mississippi on
Q: Would I be right to sue my cousin for the remaining balance of the phone?

I lent over my phone to my cousin’s daughter in lieu of her father pawning her phone. When I asked my cousin for the phone back because her daughter was in now back in possession of her device, she informed me that the phone was over at his house and didn’t persist on getting the phone back... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Small Claims for Oklahoma on
Q: I signed a contract agreeing to receive a trademarked service. I received a service, but not the one I agreed to.

Sisterlocks is a trademarked and patented hairstyle that must be preformed by a certified stylist. I found a certified stylist and sign both a no-refund contract and a contract that stated I would be receiving the Sisterlocks hairstyle. However, after the service I received a similar hairstyle, but... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Identity Theft, Lemon Law and Small Claims on
Q: i need itunes card

honey i cant access my computer i need 500$ itunes card to update my computer

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Maryland on
Q: Can I sue cash app for not allowing me access to an account I was paying money to for grass cutting?

My girlfriend and I made an account for her 13 yr old son so people could pay him for cutting grass . I have paid him on several occasions in the past and tonight it said I was blocked from doing so and that he nor I can send money to each other. This is even thou his mom is active on the account... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Libel & Slander and Small Claims for Virginia on
Q: It's extreme of me to ask, but is there a legal violation where an individual is mental crippling and hindering me?

I currently live in my mom's house, and have been struggling to find a job lately (I could've sued Lowe's for wrongful termination, but that's different). Being out for several months, I've been trying to mentally recover from the many episodes of depression, anxiety,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Tennessee on
Q: My dog been stolen without my permission and the people that took him refused to tell me where they took him

Is there a way if I can get him back if he was adopted

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Michigan on
Q: What can I do?

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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Domestic Violence and Small Claims for Nebraska on
Q: Is it legal to record a conversation with a dhhs/cps worker in a cps building that I am a party to?

CFS failed to follow up with me in a case involving my sister and kids where their was recorded evidence of physical abuse from parent to children and physical and sexual abuse between the children which were living with me and I called the hotline and explained that the case worker was sick and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Alabama on
Q: Can I take a teacher or school to small claims to get my money back?

We have paid fees in excess of $3000 for a band program and trip and they are saying there are no refunds. My son is no longer in band and I am looking to get my money back.

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Texas on
Q: Hello, I would like to know what I should or can do in my situation. Details are below.

Over a year ago I hired a guy, names B, to do work on a truck of mines. He quoted me $5000, I provided all parts and also purchased a transmission from Bobbie for $1800 that he would install as well. Paid him a total of $1500 for labor and another $500 for “material”. Our last contact was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Indiana on
Q: If I have a letter that's says I won't owe would that be enough yo win the civil case

Co signed on car co signer file chapter 13 car company refused to file claim ... filed for realif then sent me a letter saying I wouldn't owe anything from the sale but now are trying to take me to court for the 10k is the letter enough to win against them

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Constitutional Law, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for Puerto Rico on
Q: If a landlord breaks a lease contract, how long can he hold a tenant's deposit & first month rent?

My wife & I have a landlord what he asked for (deposit, labor, & first month rent), but we never was able to move in due to the defects of the apartment (leaking roof, no shower head, & leaking sinks).

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answered on Sep 12, 2024

If a landlord breaks a lease agreement, you typically have the right to get back any deposit and rent payments you've already made. The exact time frame for returning your deposit and first month's rent varies by state, but it's generally within 14 to 30 days after the lease is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims for California on
Q: Can I sue someone for fraud and perhury in amall claims court of California?

Darn it! *perjury *small

(sorry!)

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answered on Sep 9, 2024

In California small claims court, you can sue someone for fraud, but perjury is generally not something you can directly sue for in this setting. Fraud involves someone intentionally deceiving you to cause harm or loss, and small claims court can handle such civil disputes where you seek monetary... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for Arkansas on
Q: Can your biological mother & her boyfriend be Landlords if they don't own the property.And what if there was no contract

So I was renting a room for my biological mother and her boyfriend. when I was illegally evicted by self-help method. They locked us out of the place the day before we where supposed to be out.... the kicker in all this is the 5 months I lived with them. they never once locked the door unless... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for Georgia on
Q: Bought property which has a couple had rented n put trailer on I evicted them been 30 days no one has claimed trailer

Or moved it off my property what do I do next

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answered on Sep 9, 2024

First, check your local and state laws regarding abandoned property or vehicles, as these can vary significantly. Often, there is a specific process for handling abandoned trailers or personal property left on your land after an eviction. You might need to post a notice on the trailer and send a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims and Animal / Dog Law for Utah on
Q: puppy owner left behind it stating they would return in about 45 mins, 7 days passed no agreements, return demanded now

Do we own dog after full week of abandonment, or are we required to give it to them despite

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