Can my adoptive father legally keep all of my paychecks and give me what he sees fit out of them and also keep my tax refund?

If you were a minor, this could be seen as being a form of child abuse. If you are 25, then why would you be working and living in this situation?...

When filing uncontested divorce in Virginia, how do I serve my husband if he's outside the U.S.A?

You are going to have to proceed with Order of Publication if you cannot get him served in person by a private process server, but you must have...

Any contract which contains a provision in its own terms about Cancellation must be followed to the letter- if the contract is silent, then the...

Currently residing in VA, and need to establish paternity with my son's biological father to change AL birth certificate.

You must ask this question under the Alabama lawyer's forum, not the Virginia one, unfortunately, as the Virginia methods of establishing paternity...

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Is an adult child who was in fear that her mother would experience emotional or physical harm under duress?

IF the facts are as follows: (1) real property was titled in adult child's name (2) mother's boyfriend demanded that the property would be signed...

Do I need another lawyer?

You can go online to www.courts.state.va.us, then click on "case Status" then Circuit Court- that will take you to a page which has a drop-down...

Spouse refusing to sign divorce papers unless i give up custody of my kids

Ask your attorney to put the matter on the docket for a short hearing (less than one day). ALso ask for an award of attorneys fees from your wife....

Can I get alimony and get him for abandonment?

Desertion is defined in Virginia as the unexecused termination of marital cohabitation by one spouse. "Unexcused" simply means that the...

How do I get out of my home with my children or have my spouse removed?

You are not a slave, and you are not less-than-a-full citizen of this Commonwealth, so it is important that you realize that you, not he, are the...

8 yrs ago, my ex & I agreed to a PSA: I would pay 1500/mo for spousal support until she dies or re-marries. Can i get this chgd?

It does depend entirely as to whether your PSA states that you also have the right to seek a modification due to changes in circumstances. The law...