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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Virginia on
Q: What constitutes a written agreement with consumer debt?

I've been served warrant on credit card that was opened online and payments stopped more than 3 years ago. This account was opened by my ex husband in my name but I can't prove this. Statute of limitations would be easier.

Elaine Jarvis
Elaine Jarvis
answered on Jul 7, 2022

I assume you mean a warrant in debt, which is a contract-based claim in general district court. First piece of advice is to absolutely appear and ask for a trial to dispute the debt. Second, in Virginia, you have the right to request all the documents that gave rise to the debt. This is called... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: Do I have a fighting chance in court

Recently my ex landlord hit me with a warrant in debt for back rent. They are claiming i haven't paid rent in 2 years which is ridiculous since my lease was year to year. The only time that i did not pay rent was for a six month period when my heat went out and other things that needed major... View More

Elaine Jarvis
Elaine Jarvis
answered on Jul 7, 2022

First of all: make sure (absolutely sure) you show up at the first return and ask to contest everything and do NOT admit to owing anything. Then I would think about talking to a lawyer because it would appear that you do have defenses--and this assumes the lease is in Virginia:

1. You...
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3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Criminal Law, Banking and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Don’t work for a company and that “company” sends you funds (cash app) can you keep it?

I’m being threatened by a make believe company that they will report me for stealing company funds. I do not legally work for them and they sent me funds over cash app. Since it was sent from cash app is it legally mine? They wanted me to be a money mule for them and convert it to Bitcoin for... View More

Elaine Jarvis
Elaine Jarvis
answered on Jun 17, 2022

Absolutely do not give this company any of your personal information. They are trying to phish you or obtain your personal details. There is a way on the cash app., I believe, to return the money, decline to accept it or report it as fraudulent. I would explore those avenues. The cash is not... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Virginia on
Q: My family member filed for bankruptcy. His case was closed and then given to another lawyer who sued him for the same

Debts. He paid him 100,000 not to lose his house. The lawyer ( trusty) and his wife came in to short sell my brothers and his families house. He thought the case was closed. He is now suing him for the third time and his LLC which is my mothers land and property. This is occurring in the Eastern... View More

Elaine Jarvis
Elaine Jarvis
answered on Jun 17, 2022

I agree with what the other lawyers stated. It would make sense for you to:

1. Ask your lawyer for a written explanation of what is going on;

2. Take that letter to another lawyer for an opinion;

3. If you feel like your lawyer is defrauding you, ask for an explanation and...
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