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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Virginia on
Q: My parents have designated my brother as POA. I am seriously concerned about this since my brother sexually assaulted me

What can I do about this, if anything? He is in charge of what I do or do not get upon one or the others passing. He can’t be impartial…

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Virginia on
Q: If someone has a per stirpes will with their 4 children as beneficiaries, can their now adult grandchildren be added?

As some grandchildren are only children, we’d like the per stirpes will to be equally divided amongst the 4 children and the 10 grandchildren. Is this possible?

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Hire a VA attorney to draft a new Will. You do not want to execute a Codicil as it generates a contest or at least ambiguities.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Virginia on
Q: How do i get my Visitation increased and the temporary order lifted

I was sent to jail for a dui and during that time my husband got a temporary order until i was released I am out and he won’t communicate and im trying to change that.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Virginia on
Q: i have epilepsy triggered by emotional stress can some one speak for me in court against my abuser in virginia

victim of domestic abuse have to testify against my abuser terrified it will trigger a seizure

0 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning for Virginia on
Q: my towns zoning admin is selling his property. he removed a zoning ordinance that required him to have off street parkin

I live next door and will have tenants parked in front of my door 24/7.

0 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law for Virginia on
Q: In West Virginia are police supposed to read Miranda rights before questioning

Is it true that Miranda rights are only required when the police are questioning you in the context of a criminal investigation and hope to or desire to use your statements as evidence against you in West Virginia

0 Answers | Asked in Internet Law and Libel & Slander for Virginia on
Q: Can I be sued for online review of a veterinarian if I called them heartless and colorfully described the visit?

I did not lie or curse in the online review. I described the way he handled my pet like he was a ‘dead slab of meat’

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Virginia on
Q: Worth it to appealing a small claims? I'm told if I win, I still have it on my credit. She filed 5 days after 1st reqest

My gdaughter and I fought verbally 5/29. I immediately dealt with it but sent it to her Soc. Svc case worker. I have receipts, registered mail confirmation and everything. the point being that I paid it before she filed so I should be guilty. They argue that I can't prove the money was in the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Virginia on
Q: I live in WV & my spouse is incarcerated in VA. We got married while he was incarcerated, we have never lived together.

He's been incarcerated for 22 yrs & serving multiple life sentences.I know that I can file in the place I reside, but do I need to get a lawyer, as iv heard divorcing an inmate isn't quite like a regular divorce? Also I know it's not considered adultery, but he has been involved... View More

0 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Virginia on
Q: Hi my name is Anna I wanted to know about VA ID and traveling with an out of state warrant

I live in Virginia I got a dui in GA and a warrant for not showing up to court

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Virginia on
Q: Good morning..my name is Tracy I was wondering if I could sue the administrator at nanesmond pointe rehabilitation for

Slandering my name calling me an telling employees I'm a crack head

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Virginia on
Q: Could I be charged with trespassing if I had reasonable reason that someone was in danger?

It was a domestic violence issue, I had a few messages saying they were fearing for their life and I heard yelling and crying when I got there.

0 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law for Virginia on
Q: can a mother of a mentally ill adult child have her child commited for mental illness?

My child is acting like he is being followed and is in danger of his life. He cut his wrists and jumped off a bridge into a river. Said he did it because no one would beleave his story.

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: I have discovered leeches in my rented apartment kitchen sink surface 3 times. I am seeking my legal rights as a tenant.

Despite multiple attempts by the leasing office to address the issue, I have encountered leeches in my apartment kitchen sink on 3 separate occasions. This situation has significantly affected my quality of life, and ability to enjoy my living space, and leeches can contaminate drinking water.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: Speeding Ticket.

I am 17 years old and received a speeding ticket last night at 12:35 am on 7/21/24. I got marked down for 81/55 and got cited as going 20+ over the limit (55-65). The officer made me sign a promise to appear in the juvenile court room. I was wondering if I could hire a lawyer to show up for me... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Virginia on
Q: What are the legal repercussions of lying about having a protective order to ban someone from public spaces? (VA)

Someone tried to get a restraining order against me, and it was dismissed- the judge stated that the reasoning behind it was childish and that it was unnecessary. Tonight, I was stopped at a theme park and informed that the person who had tried to issue the order originally had seen me at the park,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: My landlord is asking 2 month rent as early termination fee.

My lease agreement requires early termination notice of 60 days that i already given and paying rent of those 60 days notice period too. There is no termination fee mentioned in lease. Landlord is asking for two month rent as early termination fee or i will be responsible for rent till end of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Virginia on
Q: Do I need to go to court for my ticket or can I pay it online? Is this a misdemeanor? Is this going to be on my record?

I got a ticket for violation of VA CODE 46.2-861-1(B) and Local code is 422.01. It gives me a court date for Aug 22.

0 Answers | Asked in Business Formation and Real Estate Law for Virginia on
Q: Is a radius clause enforceable AFTER my commercial lease is terminated?

Our commercial lease says "Tenant nor any of its guarantor and not permitted to own or operate any business with similar use within a five mile radius of the Demised Premises during the term of the lease plus five years thereafter."

The LL snuck it in there and we missed it. When... View More

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