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The commonwealth attorney has just notified us they are not going to charge him. Even DSS found him guilty at level 1 child abuse. What else can we do to get justice for her?
I pay into a health plan that is supposed to give me a discounted rate through a specific pharmacy. However, this pharmacy has on numerous occasions refused to provide medical equipment for diabetes, that is clearly covered under my contract. The additional money that I pay monthly is supposed to... View More 
answered on Oct 31, 2017
I think your next step is to contact the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia and make a formal complaint. They can investigate your claims and bring an action if they find a violation of your rights, and more importantly, they do not charge for their work. If you cannot get satisfaction... View More
County sewer line backed up into home resulted in much damage and county has deemed as vandalism. Need to understand what is needed to appeal decision and which type of attorney can assist.
answered on Oct 31, 2017
I am sorry but I do not handle that type of matter. You may want to call the Bar Association of the city or county in which you live and ask for a lawyer referral for your situation.
The guy came and got the boat and towed it to his marina, then sometime later contacted the owner requesting he transfer ownership and Coast Guard Docs to him "so that he could have the boat destroyed, which the owner refused as unnecessary.
The guy that took the boat files a lawsuit... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2017
Not sure what is your question. But, I do not handle boat ownership cases.
The gas station had an underground leak and the leak and fumes forced my workplace to close. I was on pace for a bonus and it also effected my personal production. I lost roughly 3000 dollars.
answered on Oct 17, 2017
I am sorry to hear about your loss of employment. A claim for under $5,000 is a smalls claims matter. It would be more beneficial if you contact the court and ask about filing a small claims case in which you can represent yourself. If you do not feel comfortable with representing yourself, you... View More
I have all evidence to support my civil claim and to prove entitlement to damages demanded in Civil claim, but I need to know if there's anyway I can file any type of motion in demand of a immediate decision without having to go through all the trouble of waiting on a civil hearing?... View More
sued in small claims for full return of deposit before tenant was informed of amount withheld. Tenant did not move out until 12 hours after expiry of lease and our real estate agent conducted walkthrough with her. Issues arose when agent complained that tenant removed light bulbs and it was... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2017
Unfortunately, travel expenses to court are not an allowable claim in a landlord-tenant case under the laws of Virginia.
i'm still a partner in the company my Business partner has locked me out of everything in the company i used all my credit card to fund company expenses the company stopped paying them i want to see if I can sue in small claims court in Virginia for breach of responsibility
answered on Oct 2, 2017
In Virginia, a small claims case will be any amount up to $5,000.
Dear Attorneys, I requested a copy of my monthly sewer and water usage report from the third party billing company and noticed that I have usages on two periods while I was away from the country. The first was 3 days and the second was 20 consecutive days. For instance, between July 9 and 29 I was... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2017
It sounds like the problem is with the water company rather than the landlord. You should complain to the water company. They generalyy control the meters.
My ex and I divorced in 2012. I owned several parcels of real estate prior to the marriage. Two being rental houses in my corporate name. He collected $230K in rent over the time of separation and divorce. Admitted in request for admissions. We fought over the real estate until 2016 when I was told... View More
My son was riding a bike on a side street and lost control of the bike and ran into the back of a car scratching it with the handlebars. The owner was in the car at the time and immediately started yelling and cursing at him. She told my son that his parents would pay to get her car fixed. He was... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2017
The answer will depends on what your auto policy coverage states. You should contact your auto insurance agent or the insurance company and ask your questions about coverage.
His gf totalled my car by running into a car that had 4 people in it. My brother in law's mother was sending me a check for $250 a month to help pay off the towing bill/save up for a new car. She stopped sending the check. The gf's ticket stated: reckless driving/out of control. The court... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2017
My law practice does not involve auto accident cases. Sorry.
If the decree says the parent can't say disparaging remarks in the presence of a child about the other parent, is a text message to the child considered in the presence of?
The plaintiff told me if I paid in full 30 days prior to court I would resolve & not have to appear. I paid that day 35 days b4 court. Now the plaintiff notified me I owe court costs. The case was continued and no judgment. Status online says case pending/continued judgment amount is blank... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2017
What you were told by the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's lawyer and what you actually did to make the payment is your defense. It is a binding oral agreement. If the Plaintiff's lawyer is trying to squeeze the court costs out of you, he is not very professional. You should object to the demands.
My stepmom took all my fathers thing house boats cars small boats there is an anunity account my daddy received for the wrongful death of my grandparents she I want that tonot sure my rights she won't provide all tiles or proof of sale of items
answered on Aug 31, 2017
If your father had a Last Will and Testament when he died, it will designate who of his heirs will receive his property at death. It may be that your step mother was your father's Will's sole beneficiary of all those items your described. An annuity account generally also names a... View More
Do I have any recourse? And is he allowed to? I'm assuming anyone can see you anyone, but still...
answered on Aug 22, 2017
That is unfortunate. I sympathize. You can defend yourself in court. The party bringing the lawsuit has to prove liability and also prove damages. You can attack his claims of liability and the damages he claims were suffered. You should probably have a lawyer present you as the case will be... View More
Accident with no insurance. She had the car before we were married so it was totally in her madian name.
answered on Aug 10, 2017
I regret that I do not handle auto accident cases or insurance claims cases.
The papers are still there. If not legally served, what do I do with them? (With regards to process serving in VA, it seems that "interested parties" are not allowed to serve?)
answered on Aug 9, 2017
Under the Code of Virginia, that is not good service. You should call the court and ask the clerk if they filed an Affidavit of Service and what does it say.
The air also didn't work so well and the top quit working the first week. So, we took the car back and the manager sent it to the service department to be checked. They determined the air compressor and motor in the top were bad and refused to do anything to fix it. All within the first 2... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2017
In Virginia, the general rule when buying a vehicle is "Buyer Beware." This rule may block you from any recourse. However, the Consumer Protection Act in Virginia will cover your vehicle, especially if there was a latent defect and the dealer should have known about the defect when he... View More
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