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0 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law for Virginia on
Q: Cross-jurisdictional therapy advice

Hey I (23 y.o. f in MO) am looking for online therapy with my bio mother (38 y.o. f in VA) who was highly abusive growing up but wants to try to rebuild our relationship. I want to know if that's even a legal option with cross-jurisdictional laws.

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Virginia on
Q: Virginia Estate distribution to heirs:there were 3 siblings, no other family, spouse or children. That is a 33.3% split

1 sibling passed away leaving 3 children. Is the estate then split (2 siblings = 66%) and (3 children sharing the remaining 33%)? There is no will.

Ross Cameron Hart
Ross Cameron Hart
answered on Dec 4, 2024

Your question is not clear; I see two possibilities.

1) Parent (P) dies without a will, no spouse surviving. P had three children (A, B & C) ; one of the three children (C) died leaving three children of their own (M, N & O). A & B each get 1/3 of the estate; M, N & O get...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for Virginia on
Q: The brother in law of the property owners land I hunt on was seen on trail camera messing with my equipment.

He was also seen flipping off the camera and showing he had a firearm in his hand. The property owner wants to do nothing. I feel threatened and unsafe returning to the property. Is there anything I can do in this matter?

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Virginia on
Q: My sons grandfather is on trial for a sting operation involving 2 counts of soliciting a minor.

Can I keep my son away from him even of he's found innocent? I have final say in the custody agreement.

David G. Parker
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answered on Dec 3, 2024

Grandparents do not have automatic visitation rights in Virginia. They must petition the court if they are being denied visitation by the child's parent. I would think that such a petition would fail, given the charges against him. The legal standard in a criminal case is different, and so an... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Virginia on
Q: I have to hire an attorney. What are the steps to move EMD on a failed sale in ALex VA from settlement co. to courts?

I have to hire an attorney soon hopefully if there is a flat fee attorney out there to help me get the EMD on a failed sale contract where buyer backed out on a as-is sale. EMD is not much, but meanwhile what are the steps involved where a settlement company can be forced (not cooperating) to move... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Civil Litigation for Virginia on
Q: Hi my names Michelle I’m also trying to charge Weinstein property as well. I got all my documentation they owe me 38k

I really need help I caught it all using daily pay my life’s been one big mess bc of this company

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Small Claims, Civil Litigation and Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: How do I handle receiving a Warrant in Debt for damages from an previous apartment complex I lived with no contact?

I lived in an apartment for 8 years with another person and we moved out 12/30/2022. I gave them my forwarding address, phone number and email address to contact me. I received a Warrant in Debit at the forwarding address I gave them on 11/13/2024 that stated that I am indebted $908 + 6% interest... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Virginia on
Q: I am fighting a warrant in debt lawsuit against me from a debt collector. I have drafted up a counter affidavit however

I am not sure Virginia district courts accept counter affidavits. I have been to the first hearing, where I told the judge I disputed the claims and we have a trial set up in a few months. Per § 16.1-88.01. it appears I can put in a counter claim any time before trial starts, yes? Is this the best... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Animal / Dog Law for Virginia on
Q: In VA, if someone is banned from possession/ownership of animals are they allowed to live with someone who owns animals?

My friend was recently banned from possession/ownership of animals. He has not had a final hearing yet and been convicted of anything but the judge already ordered the ban. Does living with my friend mean that I also wouldn't be able to own any? What are the chances of them appealing the ban?

Daniel P Leavitt
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answered on Nov 25, 2024

If he is not allowed to possess animals or own them then he would be wise to not be in a home where there are animals lest he get charged with an offense.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Antitrust and Domestic Violence for Virginia on
Q: A law enforcement officer that is supposed to be protecting me from a person I have a personal safty order against is

purposely neglecting his duty and refusing to respond to my 911 calls and flagged them as fake because he uses the girl as an informant . Recently she broke into my home and dropped several items. Her cellular phone was one of them. It was unlocked. I am reading messages from this officer and to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for Virginia on
Q: ULTIMATE MEDICAL ACADEMY kicked me out of the online school after 2 weeks of attendance, fees paid. They sent me an emai

Stating o was kicked out for reporting identity theft which I didn't. What can I do

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Virginia on
Q: If I do not agree/consent to it, can my ex take our son out of state for a trip to Texas for Christmas?

If I do not agree/consent to it, can my ex take our son out of state for a trip to Texas for Christmas?

Other facts: -We are still legally married, pending divorce, no court dates until Feb-April. -We’re both the child’s parents, both have rights, both on the birth certificate. -My son... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Virginia on
Q: If i purchase someone else’s business and the business owns real estate, do i then become

the owner of the real estate as well ? I purchased a company and there are 9 properties that are owned by this business when I check online.

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Virginia on
Q: This is a question about child support can a city which I don't live in try my child support case nor the mother.

I have a child support order the mother stays in Georgia and I've lived in Suffolk Virginia over 2 years Suffolk Virginia sent me a support order they had my case. I had to go to Portsmouth to have a transfer with my case shouldn't have been in Portsmouth when I went to Portsmouth case to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Virginia on
Q: I want to determine the tax liabilities on the sale of a second home.

The home was originally purchased 19 years ago with my father. Six years ago the ownership was transferred from my father and myself to my wife and myself as a deed of gift. I remained the common owner in both parties. The home was/is not my primary residence in both ownership scenarios. My... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: Hostile work environment, wrongful eviction. I need help

I am a maintence man in Virginia. I have been with this company for 3 years and have always been in good standing. Recently, Me and the VP of my company got into a disagreement and now I'm convinced she has it out for me. When I was hired part of my deal was that I would have a apartment for... View More

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