State-by-state rules
Each state sets its own rules. Pick a topic, then your state.
Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)How long you have to file a lawsuit in each state.Divorce residency and waiting periods by stateHow long you must live in a state before filing for divorce, how long you wait after filing, and any separation the state requires.Workers' comp deadlines by stateHow quickly you must tell your employer about a work injury, and the deadline to file a workers' compensation claim.Small estate limits by stateThe most an estate can be worth and still skip full probate, how long heirs must wait after the death, and whether real estate qualifies.Small claims court limits by stateThe most you can sue for in small claims court, typical filing fees, whether lawyers are allowed, and how appeals work.Bankruptcy homestead exemptions by stateHow much home equity you can protect in bankruptcy in each state, and whether you can use the federal exemption list instead.DUI penalties by stateFirst-offense DUI penalties: jail, fines, license suspension, ignition interlock, how long priors count, and when a DUI becomes a felony.