Contempt of court

Contempt can result in a jail sentence, but you do not have to request jail time. If you are filing a rule to show cause and make it clear in all...

Probate

On a simplistic level your analysis appears correct regarding the house. You do have some rights. Additionally the house may not be titled...

How do I get joint custody of my grandson because the mother lets myself and my son talk to him only when she wants something.

As the non-parent you will have a difficult time overcoming the presumption in favor of biological parents in any child custody and visitation...

What happens when the estate is finished?

Under Virginia law the word petition is often used to represent a complaint that starts a lawsuit (even an uncontested lawsuit) and sometimes a...

I was subpoenaed to court for witness in a stalking charge against a friend. if i dont go will i go to jail?

Once you initiate a criminal process against a person and the magistrate issues a warrant/summons the case is no longer under your control. ...

Rented to a "FRIEND of a FRIEND" and we have NO written lease.

I am surprised this issue has not come up before as you have other rentals. You can serve her at her place of employment if she is physically...

My name as the surviving spouse was excluded on my husband death certificate. We are not divorced.

You need to get in touch with the Virginia Department of Health, the agency that manages death certificates. Keep in mind the information for the...

What type of attorney handles a detinue case.(tresspass to chattels and conversion) I need one and cannot find one for plaintiff

You need a civil litigation attorney familiar with "non-domestic equity " matters. It seems odd that you would only find defense attorneys for...

If you cause someones preexisting wound to reopen can you be sued?

Check with your employer regarding general liability insurance. If there is insurance it likely covers this type of accident. If not you can...

You should work out a brief written statement documenting what you have agreed to and have it signed by both parties. A major danger is that you...