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What Can't You Spend Your Welfare Check On?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
In a move criticized by many, Kansas enacted new rules limiting the use of cash assistance (also known as public assistance, or welfare). Kansas' new law,...
Free-Range Parenting : Legal to Let Kids Walk Alone?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Remember those stories where grandpa said he walked three miles in a snow storm to get to school? His parents would probably get arrested for that today. As a...
What Can the IRS Do If I Didn't File My Taxes?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Tax Day came and went and you did nothing. Well, you probably did something -- you just didn't file your taxes. You didn't even file for an extension like we...
When Can You Throw Away a Former Tenant's Belongings?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Whether your last lease ended amicably or atrociously, your former tenant may have left a few of their things behind. So how long do you need to wait before...
Raised Rates After a Car Accident: Are There Limits?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
It's almost a fact of life. You get in an accident, and your car insurance company raises your rates. Some companies lure customers by promising not to raise...
How Do I Get a Copy of My Lease?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Whether you're in a rent dispute or just want to know how much notice you need to give your landlord before moving out, having access to your lease is...