You are charged under the Fairfax County Code. You are charged with an infraction that can be prepaid without a court appearance. Not sure if the...

How do i file a monetary complaint with newport news circuit court in the amount of 68,000.00 without an attorney

You need to consult with a lawyer quickly. If the letter is not secured by a deed of trust filed against the property, the owner can sell and...

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT A UNLAWFUL DETAINER FILED 6 YEARS AGO NOW CAUSING BANK ACCOUNT LIEN?

There are two components to an unlawful detainer: possession of the property and unpaid rent. It seems likely that the landlord obtained a...

Is it illegal for a husband to withhold 401k or any other type of income when going through a divorce?

If you have been divorced from your husband for 17 years, the time to assert a claim against his 401k passed long ago. Any claim should have been...

A deceased gentleman has a note on my home? I got a letter from a so-called daughter-in-law should I see proof like a will

It is my understanding that you own your home, and that you obtained a mortgage loan (secured by the property) from a private individual. That...

Do I need to appear in court if I want to set up a payment plan? What happens after the court date if I'm not contesting?

First of all, now that you have been served with the Warrant in Debt, a judgment can be entered against you if you fail to appear in court when...

Am I liable for rent if I signed the lease with another person but I never moved in?

Short answer: yes. Essentially, you signed as guarantor. If you signed the lease, then you agreed to pay the rent and honor the terms of the...

How does an eviction work? We pay our rent every month, theres no damage, no trouble. She decided she wants to rent to her son.

I will assume there is no written lease, or the term of the original lease ended and you are now on a month-to-month basis. (If you are on a...

My lease is expiring, the leasing office is not renewing. How long before I'm evicted/legal action?

You would be a tenant by sufferance if you overstay. The landlord could take any action authorized by the lease in such event. Some leases let...

What if a credit card company has the Secretary of the Commonwealth serve you at your 'last know address' but it's actually not?

The credit card company could not find your current address, so it is proceeding through what is called substitute service through the Secretary of...