In order to start a Life Estate, does the house(mortgage) need to be completely paid off?

The answer to your question is a rather complex area of law, and it ultimately depends what kind of transfer you want to do. As a general...

What do I do about a civil claim settlement?

There are a lot of questions I and any other attorney would have before we could answer your question. The best thing to do would be to immediately...

Can I/should I include custody amendment request in a divorce filing if there is already a custody order in JDR court?

Virginia Code, in it's implementation of a law known as the UCCJEA, requires you to file the custody petition with the initial Juvenile and...

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What is the process for obtaining power of attorney for my 27 year old son who is living with us and on social security?

You are going to have to petition the court for a Guardianship. This can get really tricky, as your son will most likely be appointed a Guardian ad...

What's my approach in getting joint/legal custody of my new born baby daughter ? The mother is married to another man.

Mr. Rafter is correct, although as a preliminary issue, you will have to file for custody in their state. The law is called UCCJEA. Please find an...

Generally speaking, polygraph evidence is not admissible in civil court. Speak with your attorney for more information.

I have recently gotten a divorce and am filing singly this year. Do I have to report the child/spousal sup. if started in May?

Taxes and support payments are actually a rather technical answer, and the answer is different for federal and state returns based on some factors...

Am I no longer bound by the contract when the gym facility itself has moved further away?

Virginia has actually codified this in the Health Club Act. It impacts contractual rights of gyms in our state. The simple answer is most likely,...

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Can I get supervised visitation?

It is possible to get supervised visitation in these circumstances, but far from guaranteed. You would have to have a contested hearing, present...

How to stop the sale of matrimonial property?

The answer to your question depends on whether or not you plan to bring a law suit to claim an interest in the property. Something like a divorce...