legal battles

AI-generated image of a woman worried about losing her pet dog during breakup.

My ex and I adopted our dog together, but I paid for most of the expenses and vet bills. My ex says that doesn’t prove ownership. Are they right?

After the breakup, you assumed the dog would stay with you. After all, you were the one paying for most of their care. Now your ex is saying that doesn’t actually prove anything, and suddenly what seemed obvious is being questioned.
April 1, 2026 Quinn Mercer

Branches from our tree damaged our neighbor’s roof in a storm. She billed us for the repairs but our insurance won’t cover it. Do we have to pay?

What to do when a storm brings down branches from a tree on your property and damages a neighbor's property.
February 18, 2026 Sasha Wren

I paid for major repairs on our jointly inherited home. My sister says she never agreed to the upgrades and won’t reimburse me. What can I do?

You covered costly repairs to protect the home you share ownership of. Your sister refuses to reimburse you, claiming she never agreed to have the work done. What are your rights, and what options do you have now?
October 24, 2025 Marlon Wright

My neighbor built a fence on my land. I sued. Now legal fees are bleeding me dry. What next?

You come home one day, look at your yard, and realize something’s off. Your neighbor’s brand-new fence is sitting suspiciously far into your property line. You try to handle it nicely, but things spiral fast. Here's what to do if the legal fees start piling up.
October 22, 2025 Peter Kinney

My mom named her two brothers co-executors of her will. Now my inheritance is on hold because they’re not on speaking terms. What can I do?

When two people are listed as co-executors of an estate, it can complicate your inheritance, especially if the two executors aren't on speaking terms. We look at how to proceed.
October 15, 2025 J.D. Blackwell