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Heads up about ghostwriter wants credit

Started by deskjockey_17 · Jan 20, 2026 · 247 views · 4 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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deskjockey_17 OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

ghostwriter wants credit. I've been dealing with this for about 9 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 19 months ago. I am not sure I have the original signed copy. The total amount in dispute is approximately $84,000.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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kevin_mac_16

I spent way more time googling than I should have before just calling a lawyer.

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Kelly_TL Moderator

Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably common law contract principles, which requires showing unconscionable.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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TaxPro_CPA_22

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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my_landlord_sucks_30

Following this thread — Are you me? Literally going through this rn.