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My ex-wife has lived in my house for the past 12 months, I have asked her to move out but she is refusing. I live in VA.

Susan's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

You need to file for divorce NOW, and in the process, schedule a "pendente lite" (pronounced "Pen-Den-Tay- Lee-tay") hearing asking for sole &...

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I lent someone money and I have questions about if I have enough documentation to sue and receive what was borrowed. Please Help

Susan's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

Each County/Incorporated city Court system has a "Small Claims Division" in the General District Court: generally, you have to file in the court...

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In an action for divorce, what are the distinct elements of "irretrievable breakdown of the marriage" as a cause of action?

Susan's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

First of all, with all due respect, STOP trying to sound like a lawyer- it simply confusing things. IF you filed your action on a fault-basis prior...

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Tax questions, married filling jointly?

Susan's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

As long as you were validly married in 2013, by an appropriately authorized performer of marriages, you can file as "Married filing jointly" for...

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An attorney threatened me, verbally assaulted me & degraded me & then was escorted out by a deputy days later false report made

Susan's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

I cannot tell from the clear typographical error "by my an attorney..." if you meant that the attorney who threatened you represents your child's...

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I filed an Answer in VA - Husband said filed Final decree without my signature to the courthouse? Will the divorce go through?

Susan's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

ALL Circuit Courts have a 'online presence' with the exception of Fairfax (and perhaps one or two others)- go to www.courts.state.va.us, and then...

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Guardian ad lietms

Susan's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

The only reason that your "ex" would have a guardian ad litem for himself would be if he had previously been incarcerated: if you mean that the...

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Can my boyfriend take my daughter from me?

Susan's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

You should speak to a local Domestic Violence support group immediately so that you better understand your emotional/psychological situation. As...

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As a general contractor, is there ANY way for me to exit a contract w/o the usual reasons? I cannot endure one more day of abuse

Susan's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

The answer truly is, how good is your contract? The best practices answer would be to get the job done, and hope she pays you- if not, suing her...

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What legal recourse CP have w/ NCP $100,000+ arrears, pays partial court ordered amt, 6 mos. sent. suspended Judge wont enforce?

Susan's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

The idea that an attorney can achieve a better result than the civilian for whom JDR Court was created so that you don't Have to have an attorney...

Susan Leslie Fraser's Answers (733)

My ex-wife has lived in my house for the past 12 months, I have asked her to move out but she is refusing. I live in VA.

I lent someone money and I have questions about if I have enough documentation to sue and receive what was borrowed. Please Help

In an action for divorce, what are the distinct elements of "irretrievable breakdown of the marriage" as a cause of action?

Tax questions, married filling jointly?

An attorney threatened me, verbally assaulted me & degraded me & then was escorted out by a deputy days later false report made

I filed an Answer in VA - Husband said filed Final decree without my signature to the courthouse? Will the divorce go through?

Guardian ad lietms

Can my boyfriend take my daughter from me?

As a general contractor, is there ANY way for me to exit a contract w/o the usual reasons? I cannot endure one more day of abuse

What legal recourse CP have w/ NCP $100,000+ arrears, pays partial court ordered amt, 6 mos. sent. suspended Judge wont enforce?