Pick the topic that fits your situation. Each hub gathers the plain-English answers, interactive tools, and letter templates for that topic — and points you to a lawyer when you need one. NotALawyer is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.
Renting — Disputes with a landlord, lease problems, and getting your security deposit back — in plain English, with the right next step for your situation.
Work — Hours, pay, wages owed, harassment, or wrongful termination — understand your rights as an employee and the next step for your situation.
Going to Court — Suing someone, being sued, small claims, demand letters, hearings, and mediation — the court process in plain English, built for people without lawyers.
Wills & Estates — Wills, beneficiaries, powers of lawyer, healthcare directives, and avoiding probate — the basics, in plain English.
Family — Divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and protective orders — what to know before you walk into a courtroom or a lawyer's office.
Immigration — Visas, green cards, work authorization, citizenship, and changing or extending status — plain-English help to figure out your next step.
Money & Debt — Debt collectors, credit report errors, wage garnishment, medical and student debt, IRS and tax debt, and bankruptcy options — know your rights before you negotiate or pay.
Traffic & DUI — Traffic tickets, DUI charges, license suspension, and what to do after an accident — know your options before you pay or plead.
Crime & Police — Arrests, charges, your rights during a stop or search, bail, and what happens at each stage of a criminal case — understand the process before you talk to police or enter a plea.
Small Business — Forming an LLC, licenses, contracts, unpaid invoices, cease-and-desist letters, defamation, and protecting your name and ideas — handle the legal side of running a business with confidence.
Injuries & Accidents — Car accidents, slip-and-falls, medical malpractice, dog bites, and injury claims — understand deadlines, how settlements and damages work, and when to get a lawyer.
Consumer Rights — Defective products, warranties, refunds, billing disputes, subscriptions you can't cancel, and denied insurance claims — know your protections and how to push back when a company won't make it right.
Scams & Fraud — Someone stole your identity, drained an account, or tricked you or a family member — what to report, the deadlines that protect your money, and how to lock things down.
Benefits — Disability (SSDI/SSI), unemployment, SNAP, Medicaid, and veterans' benefits — how to apply, what to do when you're denied, and the appeal deadlines that matter.
Safety — Restraining orders, domestic violence, stalking, and harassment — the protections available right now, in plain English. If you're in immediate danger, call 911.
Homeowners — Home insurance non-renewal, disaster claims, deeds, foreclosure, contractor liens, and neighbor disputes — protect the biggest thing you own.
Vehicles — Buying or selling a car, lemon law, dealer fraud, repossession, title and registration, and totaled-car insurance fights — the legal side of car ownership.
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