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Disaster Scams

After a disaster, scammers can take advantage of disaster victims. Don’t sign contracts or give any money to someone who is: Selling door-to-door, including contractors, charity workers, or people saying they’re government workers Not from your community Offering you a very low price Trying to rush you into signing a contract Saying you must pay …

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Educational rights for housing-insecure youth

If you’re a student without secure housing in Montana, the law requires all public schools to provide you: School choice based on the last school attended or neighborhood you are currently in Immediate enrollment even if you do not have your documents or someone to sign for you Free transportation to and from school Support …

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Probate in Montana

Probate is the court process of dealing with whatever a person left behind. Probate can happen with or without a will. You can name someone in your will to be in charge of dealing with whatever you leave behind.  That person is called a personal representative.  The personal representative has to follow your will and …

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Payment Plans, Debt Collectors, and Wage Garnishment

Negotiating a payment plan with a debt collector? Here is what you need to know: If you can’t agree on a payment plan, the debt collector could file a lawsuit. If they win, they could get a court judgment and garnish your wages.  The law sets limits on how much they can take from your …

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Legal Advice and AI

When it comes to legal advice and legal arguments, you should never rely only on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This includes ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Google AI Overview, and AI chatbots on social media.  When you ask AI technology about a specific legal problem, it’s not the same as simply searching for information online. It rapidly scans …

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Illegal Questions at Job Interviews

Here are some examples of illegal questions you may be asked during a job interview that could be used to discriminate against you: What is your race? What is your age? Are you married? What is your religious background? Do you have any children? Do you have a back injury? Have you ever been on …

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Stalking Is Not Romantic

This Valentine’s Day, a reminder that stalking – including through the use of technology – is not romantic. It’s illegal.  If you think someone is stalking you, trust your instincts. A local domestic violence program can help you come up with a safety plan. Many of them are listed on the Montana Coalition Against Domestic …

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Domestic Violence Shelter Partners

February is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! We’re proud to partner with these domestic violence shelters across Montana. Each one has a crisis hotline and offers safety, support, and resources to survivors in their communities.   Chippewa Cree Tribe Victim Services in Box Elder: Office & Crisis Line: (406) 395-4513  www.ccthumanservices.org/departments.php   Safe Space in Butte: …

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Resources for Tax Season

Are tax documents arriving in the mail and weighing you down? There are a number of programs and resources that can help you file both your state and federal taxes! For federal taxes, you may be able to file for free using the Internal Revenue Service’s Free File. If you qualify based on your income, …

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El Mes de la Prevención de la Trata de Personas

¡Enero es el Mes de la Prevención de la Trata de Personas! Este mes y cada mes, todos tienen el derecho a vivir y a trabajar de forma segura. Es ilegal obligar a alguien a trabajar o a tener relaciones sexuales a cambio, comida, alojamiento o seguridad.  Si ha estado preocupado por dejar su trabajo …