My question regarding real estate

Assuming the house is sold for a profit, your wife may have to pay capital gains taxes. If she is not a resident, and does not have a social...

Spousal responsibility for defaulted mortgage

You did not state whether you signed the promissory note for the loan. If you did, then you are jointly and severally liable with your wife. ...

A $2,500 driving on suspended license fine from eight years ago: what are my options apart from paying the fine in full?

The ONLY option for you is to pay the fine in full. You may be able to request a repayment plan from the court; if you defaulted on a prior...

Virginia Separation Period

The general rule in Virginia is that you and your spouse must live separate and apart for one year before filing for divorce. There is an...

Why would there be a status conference in a no fault publication divorce? Is it when they judge will grant the divorce?

In some Virginia courts, there is a priority on divorce cases being resolved within one year of the date of filing. If that is the situation in...

Can my children change their last names to mothers maiden name?

Since the children are still minors, the father can contest a name change for each child. The father will have to be served with a petition, and...

You can fight all of the tickets. Consult with a local attorney who handles traffic cases. Until your court hearing, hiring a lawyer may be the...

What are my rights in Virginia when being served papers?

At some point, you will be served. Then you will have to go to court and assert that your husband used the card, using your name; that you did not...

Do I need a lawyer to file for divorce in VA, or is there a way I can just file on my own?

You can represent yourself to obtain a divorce, but you would be held to the same standards as a lawyer. It is possible that you would not be able...

Deed for our home was erroneously put "as and for her sole and separate equitable estate". What are the consequences of this?

It appears that your wife is now the sole owner of your home. If that is not what you want, you can change the title by filing a new deed with the...