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My 17 yr daughter was screamed and cussed at by an adult in public. I am in Virginia and want to understand the curse abuse law.
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Answered on March 13, 2015
Mr. Rich's answer is mostly on point. The only difference between that jurisdiction and Virginia is that a private citizen can directly speak with...
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How to get an divorce after being married for 2 months n separate for 2 years
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Answered on March 13, 2015
It sounds like you have a valid grounds of divorce. You should seek help from a qualified Family Law attorney to walk you through the various...
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Have I breached a contract by using my credit card dispute process?
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Answered on March 13, 2015
You should immediately speak with a Debt Collection attorney in your area, as there may be possible issues with your case that cannot be discussed...
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Can I get a divorce, even if spouse is living in the same house as me. But in separate rooms and no cohabitation for 5 years.
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Answered on March 13, 2015
Living under the same roof may still satisfy the requirements for the one year separation rule. Some judges in some areas are less likely to...
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When placed in handcuffs, and put in cop car,, do cops have to read you your rights,
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Answered on March 12, 2015
Depending on the exact order of events, you may have a valid defense in the underlying criminal charge. You should seek a criminal defense attorney...
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Can someone be terminated because the store manager thinks someone has an attitude?
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Answered on March 12, 2015
Depends on the words of your employment contract. Generally speaking, Virginia is an at-will employment state. Unless you are fired based on race,...
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How do I find out who has been making complaints about our animals and must have trespassing to do so?
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Answered on March 12, 2015
You would most likely have to go through the process of filing for information under FOIA. For information on how to go about doing this, you will...
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In VA, how do I obtain financial information from my spouse for the spousal support trial?
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Answered on March 12, 2015
There is an entire area of law related to obtaining information for trial known as discovery. Unfortunately, we cannot advise you on how to go...
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How long does a temporary/ emergency custody order take to get in front of a judge?
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Answered on March 12, 2015
That depends on if you used proper service of process or not. If you have an attorney, you should speak with them about how to go about affecting...
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I am pregnant and no longer with the father. Can he get joint custody at birth?
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Answered on March 11, 2015
The answer to your question will change based on where you live and the judge that is reviewing your case. An attorney cannot give you a complete...
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