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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Virginia on
Q: I am in need of an attorney to assist with my suit against the henrico county judicial system/ JDR and Circuit court

My rights was violated on multiple attempts per my 14th amendment by many law officials including judges since 2017 who I have evidence and names on all

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Virginia on
Q: Can I file a suit against someone in small claims court without their name or address if I plan to subpoena the info?

I live in Virginia.

Delivery driver for GrubHub hit and ran my parked vehicle, all evidence is on footage but too dark too see license plate. Law enforcement and customer service are not willing to help because there were no injuries. Is it possible to file a case without the name and... View More

Daniel P Leavitt
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answered on Nov 20, 2024

This is a civil question not traffic tickets. I believe you can file a John doe suit but again that's not a question for traffic tickets. Law enforcement should do their job and investigate as hit and run is a misdemeanor. I would go up the law enforcement chain and get them to do their job.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Virginia on
Q: hi, my employer has terminated my contract against the terms of my contract which requires 30 days written notice.

the terms of my contract state a 90 day notice is required for termination without cause/good reason, and a 30 day written notice is required for termination for cause by employer with a 30 day cure period to remedy the issue. I was given a 90 day notice earlier last month but then suddenly... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Virginia on
Q: 13yo daughter desperately wants us to have full custody of her and get away from her train wreck of a mother.

Her mother is somewhat unstable and likely bi-polar (opinion) but our oldest daughter left her at 16 and never went back and now our youngest, 13, begs us to not make her go to her house. We have shared custody, half the week with us and half the week with her mother. Her mother has been caught... View More

Richard Sternberg
Richard Sternberg
answered on Nov 18, 2024

I’m not sure what you are asking, but it is obvious that you need to consult with a lawyer who covers child custody and family issues. Seek a lawyer who practices in your judicial circuit.

0 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law for Virginia on
Q: Doctors gave my brother 6 months to live so that the hospice facilities will refuse to take him in because of drugs

Sentara hospital Norfolk off of Princess Anne road. His attending Doctor and one of the attending nurses guilted my niece his daughter into agree to take him to her home and no way to take care of him.

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: Can i fight school bus camera ticket? I pass the bus before the stop sign out

The bus stopped but the stop sign not out yet

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Virginia on
Q: Do we have to resort to a lawsuit against the sellers to have the damage taken care of?

We closed on a new home mid July. We allowed the sellers to stay in the house until September. Upon moving a piano the movers severely damaged the floors. Estimates that we have received by hardwood floor companies state in order to restore the floor to what it was requires complete replacement.... View More

Richard Sternberg
Richard Sternberg
answered on Nov 15, 2024

Unless you hired the movers, you have no privity with them. Your entire claim is with the Sellers. How much they collect from the movers is their business.

This is one of many, many reasons that most lawyers and title agents don't like leasebacks. If you aren't ready to close,...
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0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: Sold half of my house my sister owns the other half now the landlord that bought my app says I evicted

But the mortgage is still in my mother's name who passed away in 2022 and I am her son I don't know if he can legally do anything if her name is still on the loan and my sister owns 50%

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support, Family Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Civil Rights for Virginia on
Q: Greetings! My brother is locked up because of child support and his lawyer has yet to reach out to him what can I do

The lawyer has not returned any calls and he has no clue as to what’s happening. Letters have been sent and thirty or more calls made but nothing. When my mom tried to find out she became nasty stating she is not the client. However she has not reached out to him. What would be the course of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Lemon Law for Virginia on
Q: need a litigator for contract and tort

breach of contract purchased of a defective slingshot (paid cash) that was taken back to the dealer 4 times. Defective slingshot jumped out of drive into neutral while driving on the beltway. The dealer claims the slingshot was defective and finally fixed on the 4th try. 2 time the slingshot was... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Virginia on
Q: Our house is in my husbands name. He passes away. Do I have to go through probate in virgina?

Is a living trust needed?

Dominic Paul Lascara
Dominic Paul Lascara
answered on Nov 14, 2024

You should not have to go through probate in the typical fashion because the real estate should pass directly to the heirs at law pursuant the intestate laws of Virginia. I highly recommend you contact an attorney to understand your rights and the process.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Virginia on
Q: Do I have a case for retaliation, wrongful termination?

I was the hospitality supervisor ata retreat center that hosts people from all over the world, close quarters, stay a week, bed bug was found. Confirmed 100% by Dodson rep.. I asked my supervisor to meet that afternoon so we had a game plan,I was going to call off my staff the next morning until... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Virginia on
Q: Are FRTs legal in the state of Virginia?

I'm wondering if they violate the 2020 law that was passed regarding trigger activators. The device doesn't explicitly use the recoil energy of the firearm to function the same way a bump stock does, but does use the rearward bolt movement of it to function. I asked the state police but... View More

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answered on Nov 12, 2024

Litigation at the federal level regarding forced reset triggers seems to be ongoing. The latest ruling I could find is from Texas, where a federal district court ruled against the ATF this summer regarding seizure of these devices. In Virginia, the closest controlling statute I could find is §... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Municipal Law for Virginia on
Q: I live 10 minutes away from my school. I’m going to park in a neighborhood that my friend lives in but there are signs.

I live 10 minutes away from my school. I’m going to park in a neighborhood that my friend lives in and infront of there house so I can avoid traffic. I have permission to park infront of there house but there is a sign that says “2 hour parking Monday-Friday 9-2PM” across from his house on an... View More

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answered on Nov 11, 2024

The Henrico County Code of Ordinances governs these situations, but is vague about signage. The Ordinance refers to parking being prohibited simply in "any place where official signs prohibit parking" and so it's guesswork without knowing the area and how the signs appear. Do any... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Business Law for Virginia on
Q: They are refusing to let me withdraw my money off their website what can i do

11/9/24, 12:07 PM - Your current account balance is $9456.81. The unfreezing fee you need to pay is $9456.81. After the risk control department unfreezes your account, the funds you can withdraw are $18913.62

11/9/24, 12:08 PM - 105238: Why

11/9/24, 12:08 PM - 105238: Can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Virginia on
Q: Hello, my Name is Marvin and I was adopted my my aunt ( my mom’s sister ) I was 17 soon to be 18 by then.

It was considered only for my own benefit but I want to reunite my very ill grandmother with my Biological Mother. Could i sponsor my mom? And why she keeps being denied a visa to come here for a few days? It’s the second time she tried.

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Nov 15, 2024

I understand this is an emotionally complex situation, especially with your grandmother being ill and your desire to reunite her with your biological mother. This must be difficult for everyone involved.

Immigration and visa situations can be complicated, and there are many reasons why visa...
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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Virginia on
Q: My bank lied and said they would not go through with getting a judgement if the loan was caught up to date but they got

Set up on ach payments each month which we did but found out year later they did get the judgement and was now garnishing wages yet the time of them getting judgement the amount owed on loan was considerably different because 654.00 payment was paid each month from the day they enter judgement

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