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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
A good way to protect yourself when you move out of your apartment is to tell the landlord to keep the security deposit as the last month's rent, right? Wrong! Under Texas law, withholding your last month's rent could result in a penalty of twice the rent plus an additional $100.
Twelve myths about bankruptcy
Like most big, bad scary things, bankruptcy has a reputation based on a few tidbits of truth and lots of embellishment. It's not nearly as frightening once you know the truth. Click here for more.
When a Stranger Calls, Beware of The Pretext
You get a phone call from someone who says they're taking a survey for a reputable sounding research firm. They ask you a few questions that seem relatively harmless -- what's private anymore, anyway, right? -- such as the name of your phone company or investment firm or even the name of your pet. You may have just been pretexted. Click here for more.
It Pays to Do the Math In the Budget Game
Most people can tell you pretty much to the penny how much their mortgage or rent is every month. They can tell you how much they pay each month for their car loan. But ask them what percentage of their income should be allocated for housing or transportation and they hesitate. Many don't know. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Grandparent visitation statute is constitutional. The Utah Supreme Court has held that state law granting visitation rights to grandparents doesn't infringe upon a parent's constitutional right to manage the care, control and custody of a child. Click here for more.