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I went to court on the 1st of August as well but it was never stated when I needed to vacate the premises. The court date on August 1st was about past due rent.
answered on Aug 5, 2018
If the court granted possession of the premises to the landlord on August 1st, the tenant has 10 days from that date to vacate the premises before a writ of eviction can be applied for.
My daughter plead guilty to shoplifting ($200) in Bristol TN and is now on probation for 11 months 29 days. She has to complete 250 hours in Bristol TN. She is a full time college student and is on the swim team in Roanoke VA. The travel time is 2.15 to get to the community service site. Her... View More 
answered on Aug 2, 2018
I am unfamiliar with the Roanoke/Salem community services. My office is in Alexandria, VA. Sorry.
after I moved back home my roommate & her boyfriend decided to stay & my name is still on the lease.. I haven’t been there for a month now & she refuses to add her boyfriend and release me from the lease & is still looking for me to help pay rent.
answered on Jul 17, 2018
No, not really, not if you and she can't agree to this. You could ask the landlord, but don't expect anything out of this. You're the one who moved out. If her boyfriend is helping with the rent and you're not on the hook, thank your lucky stars.
answered on Jun 28, 2018
Do you have a written settlement agreement? If so, what does it say? If not, do you have something in writing to prove it, like a series of emails? That would be what controls in this situation.
Doesn't pay. They can't be held accountable because they are on a fixed income.
answered on Jun 26, 2018
If the disabled person signed the contract and agreed to its terms, the obligation is binding on that person no matter what is their income level.
answered on Jun 18, 2018
It will depend on how the information that was garnered during discovery is presented to the judge or jury.
He chose to move getting divorce and will split equity he wants what he pd back since didn't live here
answered on May 17, 2018
This issue should be addressed in either your separation agreement or your final decree of divorce.
What kind of lawyer do I need to bring this major company to court for denying ADA rights to emotionally disabled individuals.
I choose not to move. I live in vIrvine.
answered on May 13, 2018
Generally, venue is proper where the premises is located in a landlord tenant dispute.
landlord legally rent this space when I am paying the utility bill that covers both the house and apt?
answered on May 6, 2018
It depends. If the apartment is not specified as part of the "premises" then it can be a separate rental. Your lease should state what is defined as the "premises."
An attorney told me that the case should be in family court because there is no need for an attorney to file the motions I need but she didn't tell me how to get the case moved to family court.
I live in Bristol VA but the case is in Lee County VA
answered on Apr 18, 2018
You probably want to transfer from circuit court to juvenile and domestic relations district, JDR, court.
File a motion in circuit court to transfer the case to JDR court pursuant to Va. Code § 20-79(c).
Va. Code § 20-79, "(c) In any suit for divorce or suit for maintenance... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2018
You should go to the clerk's office at the courthouse or to the law library at the courthouse and ask for their form.
We live in Fl since then. Am on TTD & undergoing back surgeries. Court date next wk. what should I do?
answered on Apr 11, 2018
Hire a local attorney to defend the case. If you don't do anything, you will have a default judgment entered against you, and at some point, the plaintiff may pursue assets of yours in Virginia (if any), and if the amount is significant enough, possibly against you in Florida.
If your... View More
Have a civil case in VA where a person is trying to sue me for what others are stating on a Facebook Page. I'm one of the administrators of the page, however, I don't really monitor the page much. I understand the basics of libel, however if someone people are stating things that might be... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2018
Generally...no. If you did absolutely nothing else to "re-publish" the statement, then there's almost no possible way that the plaintiff can allege you engaged in any wrongdoing. It would only be wrong if you know that information posted is wrong, and defamatory (impugns on the... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2018
If you have not previously used your Homestead exemption in Virginia, you have a life time home exemption of $5,000.
on grounds that its been on his property for a year (really its only been about 11 months) although
i never explicitly nor legally transferred possession. he's also claiming that it belongs to him based on repairs (tires, heat). if i take him to court, what are my odds of getting back... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2018
If you can prove the title to the car is in your name, you have a very good chance of success in court.
I purchased a dealership from a national distributor. The cost of the business was $ 22,500.00 and I borrowed an additional 25,000 in startup capital. After starting the business, I discovered the distributor made several false claims. They claimed to be a national manufacturer. They are... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2018
At face value, it sounds like you might have some valid claims. But the only way to find out with some real certainty and fully assess your legal options is to consult a business/commercial litigation attorney. Attorneys need to review all the pertinent documents, correspondences, marketing... View More
A Defendant hired a new attorney and presented him at a court hearing without notifying all concerned.
This new attorney knows nothing of the case. A Defendants MOTION to DISMISS a Defendant was not granted.
answered on Feb 23, 2018
Both parties have a right to counsel, and, if it doesn’t unduly delay a case, judges will liberally permit substitution of counsel in the interests of justice, even if that means a brief delay.
I will have to take off work and told them they need to pay me. they said only for the pre deposition but they cannot pay me for the Plantiffs deposition time. I am ok to go if they pay me, they are paying my traveling expenses. But I have not worked for this company in almost a year
answered on Feb 23, 2018
Virginia Supreme Court Rule 4.2 applies to your situation. It is entitle "Depositions Before Action or Pending Action.
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