Although you may be upset that your landlord is kicking you out of your home, it's generally best to not burn your bridges by stopping rent payments. Simply because you received notice of eviction does not mean you will ultimately have to leave, and...
Does a Tenant Have to Pay Rent After an Eviction Notice in New Jersey?
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Does a Durable Power of Attorney Grant the Right to Deny Visitors to a Patient?
For some patients, seeing familiar faces by their bedsides can be both uplifting and aid in the recovery process. However, for others, having to be social for extended periods of time can instead be physically and emotionally draining. In most cases,...
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How to Get a Guardian ad Litem in Missouri
A guardian ad litem is a special category of attorney designated for the representation of minors or incapacitated adults. These attorneys may be appointed to a case either sua sponte -- by the judge’s motion -- or upon petition by an intereste...
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Who Investigates Violations of HIPAA?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act protects the privacy of your medical records. It generally requires covered entities, such as health care providers, to obtain your consent before disclosing your medical information to third pa...
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Will Child Support Affect My SSI and Food Stamps?
If you're drawing support from public benefit programs, such as food stamps or Supplemental Security Income, you're taking part in a "means-tested" program. The agency that pays the benefit will take into account your resources, including h...
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Procedure to Quash a Subpoena
Just because you receive an official-looking legal document doesn't mean you have to blindly follow what it says. Subpoenas are commonly used legal documents that could require you to provide testimony or evidence for a case, but there are a number o...
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What Is the Procedure for Collecting on a Property Lien in Missouri?
The process of suing somebody can take months and even years to complete. When the judge finally hands down a judgment in your favor, you may feel a sense of relief. However, this relief is often short-lived as you begin the tedious process of trying...
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Is It a Privacy Violation to Have Security Cameras in the Gym?
A business owner may use security cameras in the interest of customer safety, but there are a few privacy issues involved if that business is a gym. The laws grant the public some protection from cameras in areas where there's a reasonable expectatio...
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What Will Happen to Me If I Moved & Never Received a Jury Summons?
There aren't many good excuses for not showing up for jury duty, but there's not much you can do if you never receive the summons. If this is the case, the first indication that you were called to jury duty might occur when a sheriff's deputy shows u...
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Are Elephant Skin Cowboy Boots Illegal Now?
While sporting cowboy boots made from elephant skin may be a murky ethical choice, it is not necessarily illegal. To protect wild elephant populations, the rules on the sale and ownership of elephant products are strict. If you bought your boots from...
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Election Laws for Fundraising at Town Hall Meetings
Running a political campaign is expensive and donations are needed to keep the candidacy alive. But rules on when and where donations can be legally accepted can be confusing. Town hall meetings are a gray area when it comes to accepting donations. W...
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Is Computer Crime As Bad As Normal Crime?
The consequences of computer crimes can include financial ruin and death for individuals and businesses. Highly skilled computer hackers often have the ability to hack into personal computers or company networking systems and steal valuable informati...
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How to Request Enactment of the FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act protects employees' jobs and their rights to health benefits when they or a family member fall seriously ill. Under the act's provisions, you may be permitted to take up to 12 weeks off each year if you're hurt or sic...
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What Is the Texas Law for Putting an Aggressive Dog to Sleep?
In Texas, procedures for handling aggressive dogs are governed by the Texas Health and Safety Code, as well as individual county and city ordinances. Interestingly, city ordinances are often more strict about aggressive dog behavior than the Texas co...
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Neighbor Law in Maryland
Having neighbors is a component of modern suburban life. While being part of a local community comes with many perks, sometimes the realities of living next door to people can be a challenge. If you are unable to amicably resolve disputes with you ne...
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Probate Laws for Name Changes in Michigan
Michigan probate law allows state residents to legally change their name, or the names of their children, by filing a petition with the family division of their county's circuit court and paying the required fees. Generally, you must have lived in th...
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What Are the Laws in Minnesota Concerning Hospital Debt?
Medical bills can pile up very quickly, particularly after an unexpected emergency or diagnosis. If you lack sufficient insurance coverage, you may be left solely responsible for paying these bills out-of-pocket. Even if this debt is too large for yo...
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I Bought a Condo in Foreclosure: How Do I Get the Tenant Out?
You may get a great deal if you buy real estate in foreclosure. However, if tenants are living on the premises when you purchase the property, you may need to go through a formal eviction process to have them lawfully removed. This requires notice an...
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Getting Paid for Guardianship & Conservatorship in Missouri
Managing the financial affairs and daily activities of another human being can take tremendous patience and effort. Depending on how much help is required, your ability to care for a person in need may come into conflict with your own need to earn a...
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Can People With Assault Charges Work With Kids?
A criminal background may be a roadblock for applicants seeking to work with kids. Employers can deny applicants a job because they have assault charges, and in some cases they may be legally prohibited from hiring applicants with a criminal backgrou...
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