Is an attorney necessary for an advisement hearing if the plan is to request a public defender?

Keep in mind that if you do not qualify for court appointed counsel, it will be your responsiblity to hire an attorney by the deadline set by the...

Worth it to go to court to modify support amount?

What do you have to lose by going to court? Do you have accurate information about father's income? Do you worry about how future relationship...

What is child support based on?

Child support is based upon your income, the income of the mother, work-related day care cost, and medical insurance for the child; that is it. ...

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If you are found to be in contempt of court for failing to pay support, there is no set amount of time that you face; it is up to the judge. Child...

I just got a ticket for reckless driving going 90 on a 70 highway. What do i do?

The stakes are too high for you not to get a lawyer to represent you. Depending upon the specific facst of your case, you are looking at a...

Felony plea bargains

It depends entirely upon the offense charged and the prior record of the defendant. Felonies are reduced to misdemeanor charges, but it is rare...

If not married, Do you have to give the baby the father's last name? Will this affect child support proceedings?

There is no requirement that the child take the father's last name. There is, however, a requirement under Virginia law that a father pay child...

Does the victim (witness) have to be in court?

If you admit guilt in court, the witness may not appear. If you go to trial, then the witness must appear in court to testify against you.

Witness in family court

This inquiry should be directed to your attorney. Testimony for divorce cases is similar to testimony for all litigation. In contested cases, the...

We ae divorcing, could my wife buy a house in her name only?

There arfe a few facts missing: have you and your wife separated with the intent of divorcing? Is there a signed Separation Agreement dividing...