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.Car insurance rules by stateMinimum car insurance each state requires, whether the state is no-fault, and how shared fault affects an injury claim.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.Discrimination filing deadlines by stateHow long you have to file a workplace discrimination charge with the federal EEOC and with your state's civil rights agency.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.Insurance claim deadlines by stateHow quickly an insurer must acknowledge your claim, decide it, and pay once it agrees.Paid family and medical leave by stateWhether your state runs a paid family leave or disability insurance program, and what it covers.DUI penalties by stateFirst-offense DUI penalties: jail, fines, license suspension, ignition interlock, how long priors count, and when a DUI becomes a felony.Medicaid long-term care rules by stateThe home equity limit, the look-back period for gifts and transfers, and the asset limit for nursing home Medicaid.