I received a paper to go to court because my rent is late. Does that mean I'm evicted or do I have to the court date to pay?

I assume that the paper you have been served with is a summons for unlawful detainer; in essence, it is an eviction case. The landlord seeks a...

Apartment Lease Termination

Look to the plain terms of the lease; that is what the court will enforce if there is litigation. You need to find a place to live, since the...

What can we do to have these charges dropped or reduced?

You need to hire a good criminal defense attorney ASAP. Also, don't post information about the case online. You never know who is reading your...

Is there anything I can do other than pay? I'm not a VA resident, my licence isn't suspended, there's no ticket on my record.

You have verified that you were found guilty of a traffic offense (presumably an infraction). Usually, the court will notify Virginia DMV if a...

What can I do?

Since your roommate is not willing to consider a roommate, is it possible for you to be released from the lease so that the roommate is the only...

Construction fraud? Unfinished work/ no product and no communication from contractor.

You should consult with a local attorney to discuss your options. Take the contract and all correspondence to the meeting. Whether or not the...

Can i file child abandonment charges on other parent after 6 months even though court has canceled visits?

The facts are confusing. Is the hold you described a protective order? I do not see how you can claim child abandonment just because the...

Divorce Complaint Problem

This is a question that should be directed to your lawyer.

By law child support is a shared obligation; each parent is deemed to provide support according to their income. Gross income of both parents,...

Should I represent myself for a minor shoplifting charge (~$80) in the state of Virginia?

You should at least consuslt with a local criminal defense attorney to discuss available options. If you cannot afford an attorney, ask for court...