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My neighbor’s new fence is on my land — what can I do?
My neighbor built a fence that I think is about a metre over the property line. They say the line is where the old hedge was. How do…
How do I know if I can join a class action?
I bought a product that I think was falsely advertised. I have heard there might be a class action. How do I join?
A hospital bill seems far too high — can I dispute it?
After a short emergency room visit I received a bill with charges I do not recognise. Insurance paid part of it. What can I do before it goes…
Do we need guardianship if Dad can no longer manage his finances?
My father’s memory has declined and he’s been missing bills and falling for phone scams. He never signed a power of attorney. Do we have to go to…
What should a business do after a data breach?
An employee’s laptop with a spreadsheet of customer contact details was stolen. It was password protected but not encrypted. What steps should we take?
Can I upgrade my other-than-honorable discharge?
I was discharged years ago after problems that I now understand were related to PTSD. The discharge is blocking me from benefits. Is an upgrade possible this long…
Do I need to report a bank account I have in another country?
I moved to the US for work a few years ago and still have a savings account in my home country. Nobody told me I had to report…
What counts as discrimination by a government agency?
I believe a local housing office treated my application differently because of my religion. How do I know whether this is illegal discrimination?
Can we get divorced without going to court?
We agree on almost everything — the house, the car, the kids’ schedule. We just want this done quickly and cheaply. Do we really need lawyers and hearings?
Do I need a civilian lawyer if I am facing a court-martial?
I am active duty and have been told charges may be referred. I have been assigned military defense counsel. Should I also hire a civilian lawyer?