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answered on Jan 12, 2018
Is it possible? Yes. While small claims court is not of record, any statements you make could be used against you depending on the facts. If you are concerned about the possible outcomes, you should hire a lawyer to prepare you for the hearing before hand.
She has a litter now and is hiding the information from me. What type of claim paperwork do I need to take her to court
answered on Jan 9, 2018
I do not handleanimal law matters. You should contact an animal law attorney.
Stuff was mostly destroyed
answered on Jan 7, 2018
You can bring a claim against them for their negligence but before you file the lawsuit, you need to get your records of the values of the destroyed items or get an estimate for the replacenent value so you can prove the monetary damages before the judge. You will have the burden of proof to prove... View More 
The charge is 4 years old.
There was sexual abuse (admitted on recording) there was physical abuse (CPS involvement then ignored ) there was Psychological abuse (hospitalized for a week at 16) and now I live with PTSD and SevereAnxiety disorder ... I need someone to answer for a life of pain and rebuilding that I have... View More
Is the parent required to use the eviction process through the courts to remove the adult child from the residence? Does the adult child have any rights to the residence or have a legal right to remain after being asked/told to vacate the residence? What protects the parent from being forced to... View More
We purchased a used 2017 SUV for just under $18,000. We put a $4,000 deposit down and financed the roughly $14,000 remainder. We were pre-approved through Capital One's auto loan program. The dealership ran our pre-approval and finalized our loan. Our first payment is supposed to be due the... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2017
You need to go back to the auto dealer and find out what is the cause of the problem. You can also file a complaint against the dealer with the Virginia DMV.
answered on Jan 7, 2018
Maybe. You need to discuss this case with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
I have a tenant is is three months late on a utility overcharge (pursuant to lease clause) and 16 days late on rent. Lease has late rent fee provision of $50 after the 5th, and 15 days after utility notice, and $5 per day for any late fees after the 10th day. Two questions: Can I charge a separate... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2017
The terms if the written Lease will control. Your lease allows for the $50 late charges so you can claim them. If the lease gives you a right to claim the other expenses, you can claim them too, otherwise you cannot.
From the Final Decree: The court finds that Health and Dental Insurance for the children is available at a reasonable cost to the Father....
If, at some point in the future, the Mother becomes eligible for insurance and wants to move the Children to her policy and Father agrees, Father... View More
She very suddenly left me to go live with him. I have Been diagnosed with complex PTSD
answered on Dec 13, 2017
I do not handle domestic relations cases or divorces. Sorry.
Police officer gave false information to the judge that officer knew was false to obtain arrest warrant.
answered on Dec 10, 2017
You can sue them for the allegations you made but the bigger problem is to prove the falsity.
answered on Dec 1, 2017
It means that in the contract you signed you waived your right to claim a Homestead exemption, generally $5,000, under Virginia law.
answered on Nov 27, 2017
You have a right to sue the finance company for breach of your contract and violating your rights. You can also call the office of the Attorney General for Virginia and file a complaint.
It's an agreement he wrote out himself and changes things from time to time without notifying me about it.
answered on Nov 21, 2017
It depends on what are the terms and conditions of the agreement. If there is no signature, that would tend to show there was no meeting of the minds and as such, no binding agreement.
Buyer (23 yrs) pays $500 dep on truck price $2,500, agree to a pymt of $200 each payday-never paid-approx 2 months, young man calls says never really wanted vehicle (cant drive manual), but pressured by mom, so buyer can pick up. The mother has asked if she can sell vehicle because someone has... View More
My vehicle was running fine, I've only had it for 8 months. Within a week of getting it back my transmission fails. They towed it with the front wheels on the ground according to my owners manual this will mess up the transmission
answered on Nov 15, 2017
The liability of the tow truck company will depend on the testimony of the auto mechanic who repaired your vehicle. That person will have to testify before a judge that the damages to your vehicle were caused by the in correct way the tow truck driver towed your car.
I travel b/c of my job I gave my daughter POA to act in my best interest when away. While away a service company did work in my home & damage my hardwood floors. When I rtned for R&R I contacted the business to inform them. They refuse to do repairs b/c I contacted them months after the... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2017
The Judge took the correct course of action. You daughter cannot appear for you in a court of law unless she is a licensed attorney with the Virginia State Bar. The Power of Attorney gives your daughter the right to handle many actions for you in your place, but appearing in court as your... View More
I sent copy of Court order granting me my firearm rights to Transaction center but they refuse to update record
The debt is from 3/16 and we were just married in 6/17 he is the sole support and i am a full time student.
answered on Nov 3, 2017
When the court takes up the Warrant in Debt and if a judgment is entered against you, then after a ten day appeals period the judgment will become final and the Claimant (Plaintiff) can file a Garnishment Summons to attached wages and bank accounts. Generally, the Plaintiff will also take the... View More
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