Can I get my father's name put on my birth cert. My mom and dad are dead but uncle would submit DNA. No arguments

If you are over eighteen, you can legally change your name through the courts. Once you do that, you would have to file a petition to amend your...

How can we get the arrears down ? We can't afford our home.

I'm sorry you are going through difficult times. Generally, you can file a motion to modify arrears in child support if there has been a material...

Do i need to hire an attorney ?

I'm not sure how you were able to change her last name to yours. A court order is required for that and in order to have the judge sign the order,...

When will my ex go to jail for failure to pay child support?

Yes. He will most likely be confined to jail at the next hearing for failure to comply with the court's order unless he pays the arrears before his...

What will be my punishment from letting my friend drive (unlicensed & a minor) under these circumstances and can I ease it?

A class 2 misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of no more than $1,000.00 and/or up to 6 months in jail. You should hire an attorney. An attorney...

How do I go about getting my property from my ex Landlord

you must file a writ of fieri facias to recover your personal property. Go to your local court and they will guide you on what forms to fill out....

Can I sue Yahoo! in my general district court, or do I have to sue them in their state?

For the state to exercise jurisdiction over the company, the company must have “minimum contacts” with the state. This usually means that it has...

By verbal decree of divorce I'm assuming you mean an oral property & custody settlement agreement? An oral agreement isn't really an agreement for...

Is it my landlords reaponsibility to pay for a sudden bed bug infestation in our home? We rent and he says its our responsibilit

Pursuant to the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act and the Virginia Landlord and Tenant Act the landlord is responsible for the cost of...

Body shop did bad work. I didn't realize the extent & signed a paper that said "Settled" for a lesser amount. Can I still sue?

What exactly happened? They "settled" your complaint by charging you less than what was on the invoice? If this is the case, then I think you...