In Virginia, if you are married do you have to testify against your husband in a domestic assault and battery case.

Once the police were called, you lost control of the case. It is no longer your decision to press charges; that decision lies with the prosecutor....

What rights do we have?

I will assume that the 2008 rental agreement has expired. You have been month to month tenants in the property since the lease expiration. Any...

What should I do in this business transaction?

Your concern is whether you will be cut out of a commission if the parties reach an agreement. Hopefully, you have a signed listing agreement...

Can I ask child support? How? And how much?

If you know where your boyfriend lives, you can file a petition in the local juvenile and domestic relations district court for child custody and...

What do I have to do to expunge a dui and drunk in Public that happen in October 2011?

Until the law in Virginia changes, convictions are not eligible for expungement; they stay on your record forever. Consult with a local attorney...

Not sure you provided enough information. Did you perform community service? Was the charge eventually dismissed? If you plead guilty, and the...

Got caught stealing , what will happen next?

You got lucky. If you have a prior conviction for shoplifting, you may be looking at jail time for a second offense. If police are not involved,...

You are a very lucky person. The sheriff gave you a huge break. If you were charged, and found guilty, you could have been subject to...

Why do I have to sign over my jurisdiction to the state of Virginia even though I leave in Pennsylvania?

Issues regarding children are generally resolved in the jurisdiction where the children live. If there was no court action in PA, a VA court can...

Are there any attorneys in northern Virginia that will accept deferred/monthly payments in lieu of a full retainer upfront?

Fill out the exemption form, file it with the court, and request a hearing. If the account being garnished is receiving social security, VA, or...