Can I be forced to appear in small claims court in a state I'm not a resident in?

The answer to your question is: "No, the plaintiff cannot force you to appear in Florida." But the question that you did not ask is: "What will...

How to stop the sale of matrimonial property?

The previous answer is correct. The deed governs the ownership of the property. But you may have beneficial rights in the property which could be...

I received a lawsuit from a accident this year, can I claim the amount I had to pay for the lawyer and the money I had to pay ba

You should consult a tax lawyer or tax professional. For your benefit, I will change add "tax" as a practice category.

Is financial support available for a woman from a failed long-term relationship in VA? Never married; woman now on her own.

Unfortunately for your friend, Virginia, unlike some other states, does not recognize common law marriage. Accordingly, the Court has no power to...

When a person brings a lawsuit with completely false claims.

The attorney is likely correct. You question does not provide sufficient details to give you a full answer to your question. There are procedural...

Property settlement agreement

Your remedies for your ex-husbands failure to pay his own student loans is governed by two things: (1) your property settlement agreement; and (2)...

My wife wanted to separate but I didn't. What starts, stops or resets the clock on a separation?

No. The facts you provide above, alone, do not "restart" the period of separation. Periodic visits to the home would not be sufficient to say...

Probably not. HOA's are governed by many documents which, at a minimum, include a "declaration," "bylaws," and a specific statutory scheme under...

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Can I relocate my child out of the state if no one has custody?

Relocation cases are always fact intensive. And unfortunately, there are simply not enough substantive or procedural facts in your question to...

I want to know what process I have to go through for a divorce.

Yikes. This is not a simple answer that can be posted on a website. it requires a book. There are so many variables here that depend on the...