1) The Old Fashioned Way: talk to a lawyer you know and trust, and ask them to refer you to someone; or,

2) Do it the new Internet way by asking a question on line and then checking out the reputation of the lawyers who answer (if you’d be happy with the whole world knowing your facts);... View More

Even though you are bringing a claim for your SD in small claims court, the landlord has the right to bring a separate claim for the alleged damages. If the landord brings its claim in small claims court, you may be able to have both claims consolidated and heard at the same time. You can notify... View More

You need to send a letter to the individual giving him 2 weeks to complete the work. (Make a copy of that letter for your file.) If the work order is not completed in 2 weeks, take the work order and text messages, along with the copy of the cashed check to the magistrate's office in your... View More

You can be charged fees for being represented by court appointed counsel. You should contact the clerk's office to find out how much they are charging you.

Evidence of the condition of the premises as of the date of move out is critical to prove your side of the case.

You have the right under Virginia Law, code of Virginian 34-4, to get back form a garnishment $5000 plus $500 for each dependent. But they will just turn around and garnish you again.

The only judge who cares whether you can take care of yourself and your children is the bankrutpcy judge.... View More

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.

Well, they can attach a lien to the house. This is important enough to talk to a Consumer lawyer. National Association of Consumer Advocates is one place to look.

There should be a refund of $360 form the bank, since they were over paid. If and when that $360 comes back to you, I think you'd owe it to the dealership.

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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answered on Oct 27, 2017

The offenses are three separate felonies and you need immediate legal assistance to help you defend the charges. Your clean record will help you in court. I suggest contacting an experienced and well-reviewed criminal defense attorney in your area for a free consultation. The attorney can help... View More

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.

If your name is not on those debts you are not responsible for them. However, any money she left behind solely for you would be required to pay off those debts.

In Virginia, if there was a written contract or written lease, the Statute of Limitations (SOL) is 5 years. If there was no written lease or agreement but simply an oral agreement, the SOL is 3 years.

If you did not get a proper judgment against the defendant the first time you may be out of luck due to statute of limitations problems but speak to an attorney as they will need the whole story

I'm not sure I understand you, but I think you are asking if an agreement to pay a debt expires after seven years regardless of its terms. While there is a model of that in the Bible called the Jubilee, historians tell us it may not have happened that way even in 1000 BCE. Today, we have 30... View More

He should go to court, for sure, on the warrant in debt, and ask for a trial. On his grounds of defense and at the trial he should say the outfit on the warrant in debt does NOT own the debt. And show that letter. That SHOULD make him a winner at the court date.

You should bring evidence of your age in 2005 when the credit card was opened.

Yes, creditors must first place a lien on your house by having a judgment recorded in the circuit court where your house is located. Then there is something called a creditors suit which they can force the sale of your house although it is a long process that many try to avoid. Most creditors will... View More

The answer is "it depends." In Virginia, a judgment on a warrant in debt is good for 10 years in the General District Court. If you recorded a certified copy of the judgment abstract for a small fee of $10.00 in a Circuit Court in Virginia, the judgment's life will be 20 years in the Circuit Court.