How can an unmarried single mother convince a judge to grant sole legal custody for a child. Father is contesting for joint.

You need to hire an Attorney. Going at it alone is not in your or your child's best interest.

Hire an attorney! If they already has a search warrant and confiscated items you need to get an attorney to defend your rights immediately.

Can a former landlord offer the new tenant free rent & require me to pay it?

Normally, a Landlord cannot obligate you to cover his incentives unless there is some form of agreement ahead of time. I would suggest you...

My brother , girlfriend, and I rent a house. Six months into the rental he decides rent is too much. What is my legal stance?

Without seeing the lease itself this is just speculation. However, I would assume that the parties are jointly and severally liable. Which means...

I have a misdemeanor from 14 years ago in the state of Virginia. After reading some of these comments I have a question.

If you were able to recieve an Absolute Pardon, then yes you could get an expungement. However they are very very rare. You would probably have a...

Can my sister receive a bond on a felony probation violation?

Your sister is eligible for bond, however, she is likely not going to receive one. There is a presumption against granting a bond when someone has...

Landlord Tenant issue/ Summons for Unlawful Detainer in Fredericksburg. Schedule 12/16 at Courthouse Rd, Stafford, VA 22565.

I do Landlord/Tenant Law in Stafford. As well as a couple of other Attorneys . With the information that you have provided, my only suggestion to...

Child abandonment

Child abandonment is only committed by the custodial parent. However, this situation would not be child abandonment. I believe you are looking...

Child support for step child?

If you are not the biological or adoptive parent you are not responsible for child support. Unless there is a vital piece of the story you are...

What are my next steps in this situation?

The decision to go with or stick with a certain attorney truly a personal one. You should select an attorney that you feel comfortable with and...