Witnesses must be present at trial, absent a very narrow number of exceptions that require certain notices and hearings to be held before a...

Is it legal to be given less than 30 days to move?

Maybe, depending on the terms and length of your lease, combined with why you are being evicted. If it is a year long lease and you missed rent...

I was served with a Warrent in debt for 6000. I do owe the money and can come up with 5000 before the court date in 2 months.?

You can make payments, but the creditor is under no obligation to stop the lawsuit unless you pay in full, plus costs and any attorneys' fees...

Virginia judges have significant, if not complete, discretion in setting a purge bond. It can, and often is, anywhere between 10% of the amount...

My wife left the country 5 years ago and refuses to give me a divorce, what do I do?

You should talk to a local divorce lawyer about your options. There is no way to "refuse" a divorce. There are just several procedural hurdles in...

My grandmother left me $1000 in her will. My step mother is trying to give it to my ex wife instead of me out of spite. I'm 48.

I assume your step-mother is the executor of the estate? That is your money, and your step-mother could get in legal trouble for breaching her...

If your already on probation for weed possession and you get another one do you go to jail automatically ?

The next thing to happen depends largely on your probation officer. You could be charged with a probation violation and face a recovation of your...

Can i get arrested for shop lifting $60 worth of merchandise but I’m asked to pay it back and I’m and employee of the store?

Yes, you could and probably will be charged with a crime. Your options are rather limited based upon your admission of guilt and signing the...

My daughter in law was issued a contempt of court charge for not appearing in court but she was in the hospital at the time.

Your daughter should hire an attorney and have proof of the medical visit authenticated by the treating physician/nurse. That proof will need to be...

What are my rights as a renter?

A landlord can increase rent so long as at least thirty (30) days advanced notice prior to the renewal of the lease is given in writing....