The answer depends on the type of case filed against you and the statutes governing service in your home state.

You can hold your landlord responsible by providing written notice describing the violations to the lease agreement and/or VRLTA. Once a reasonable...

Assuming the quitclaim deed was properly recorded, you may be the owner of the property. The previous owner may have some rights if he continue...

Attorney Krumbein is correct. You must vacate the judgment to be able to stop the garnishment. Vacating a judgment is not an easy task in Virginia...

The HOA's governing documents (bylaws and declaration) should delineate the rights to which you are entitled as a member of the association. The...

Debt collectors usually send correspondence and court filing to the last known address on file. Depending on your circumstances, you may have...

I suggest you discuss the issue with your roommates first to reach a move out agreement. Self-help eviction is not allowed in Virginia. To evict...

Has your landlord filed a lawsuit yet? If so, it would be important to discuss the case with a lawyer to strategize your defense. Your landlord...

There is no requirement that the notice must be typewritten to be considered legal, as long as it was served in accordance with your lease...

You may have grounds to have the judgment vacated. Contact an attorney who can review the case file and advise you about your options. As a member...