Will the courts garnish my wages for the full amount owed or my agreed portion?

A creditor (the person or company to whom a debt is owed) has the right to seek payment from whatever party has legally obligated him or her -self...

Can my husband change or modified a settlement agreement disclosing my Alimony?

Marital and Property Settlement Agreements are interpreted under Virginia law like any other contract. Normally, these are negotiated at 'arm's...

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Child Support Payments

Read your child support order, which SHOULD state that all arrearages will continue to be due and payable per the present plan and schedule (i.e,...

Is it likely a judge will agree to minor name change ?

Every Court is different in terms of its position as to the importance (or lack thereof) of maintaining a last name assigned at birth. You clearly...

Do I need a will to sell my mom's home if I have power of attorney?

Under Virginia law, the "legal heirs" of a real property owner inherit the real property as of the moment of death. A Probate Court has to...

My daughters school Dean went to parents, students and faculty about some emotional issues before talking to me. What can I do

Unfortunately your description is too vague to be able to give anything more than a general answer. Students do have privacy rights, but if a...

It is not clear from your question whether in fact you did divorce your children's father- if you did, then the question is what did the divorce...

Is a copy of a note a negotiable document

The original Deed of Trust Note is not recorded in the land records in Virginia- it is supposed to be kept in the usual course of business by...

What is the adoption process for a private adoption?

IF either you or your spouse are related to the birth mother, and the biological father is unknown, then you can proceed with a 'close relative'...

Do I need a divorce lawyer?

See if the Circuit Court Clerk's office has any kind of information packet for "pro se " ("proh- say") divorcees. If they do, then go and pick that...