Foreclosure and bankruptcy VA, and automatic stay?

The foreclosure sale will be stopped if one of the parents files for bankruptcy before the auction is conducted. Care should be taken to make sure...

Should i file bankruptcy if i am not able to pay my taxes?

You do not state how old the tax obligation is; from what year? As a general rule, income taxes are not dischargeable in bankruptcy; neither are...

Collecting on a small claims judgement?

The interrogatories are a way for you to determine what assets the defendant has available to pay the judgment. If you learn of bank accounts, for...

Suspended license year is almost over. Is there anything I need to do once the year mark comes?

You will have to go to DMV, pay the reinstatement fee, and provide proof of insurance. Important: your license is not reinstated, and you cannot...

How do you get a record expunged?

The first step is to prove that you are eligible for expungement: the charge was dismissed by the court or the commmonwealth attorney declined to...

Can a felony of embezzlement in 2013 be reduced to a misdemeanor in VA?

Short answer: no. The best opportunity to get the felony reduced to a misdemeanor charge was while the case was pending. Now that it is...

What are the price ranges for hiring a good criminal defense attorney in Virginia?

There is no substitute for doing legwork yourself. You can get a recommendation from a friend, or obtain a referral from the lawyer referral...

What court holds jurisdiction over a crime against a family member?

Criminal cases involving family members are generally heard in the juvenile and domestic relations district court Step one in the process would be...

It is not clear if you are paying pursuant to a court order; if you are, then you only have to pay the court-ordered amount, and no more. If you...

VA lease dispute- grounds for small claims?

First of all, no lawyer can represent you in small claims court; you have to represent yourself. Look to the plain terms of the lease before...