Your question raises two issues: a spouse's rights to his or her spouse's interest in inherited property under Virginia's equitable distribution...

Should he not be required to pay off his individual creditors before he pays off cosigned debt?

I agree with my esteemed colleagues and would add that debtors are not required to reaffirm any debt in bankruptcy. Should a debtor fail to...

Does a bankruptcy filing in federal court preempt a respondent from being required to appear for a show cause hearing?

The issue of whether a bankruptcy filing stays a contempt proceeding is complex and depends upon the nature of the contempt proceeding, whether the...

Child is 18 and high school graduate; what are the requirements for emancipation, child support and college ed under VA law?

I agree with my distinguished colleague and would add that a parent ordinarily has no legal obligation to support an able child after age 18, or if...

How can my fiancé gain parental rights to my daughter?

Your fiance can adopt your daughter at the appropriate time if he wishes to assume the responsibilities of a legal parent. I would suggest you...

Am I required to be separated for one year? Is there any way it can be done quicker? Is that called filing on fault grounds?

The most affordable way to divorce is to enter into a separation agreement with your spouse and obtain a no fault divorce after you have lived...

How can I go about getting my daughter back in my life?

If a parent has no court-ordered visitation rights, he or she can file a petition for a determination of visitation in the appropriate Virginia...

In order to file for divorce in Virginia, one of the parties must be a bona fide resident and domiciliary of the Commonwealth of Virginia for at...

Can grandparents step in to get custody of grandchildren in temp custody of random person

Grandparents are within the definition of "persons with a legitimate interest" in Virginia Code Section 20-124.1 (link below) who can petition the...

Can I file anything or put a lean on anything to get my money back?

Virginia allows for prejudgment attachments under Virginia Code Section 8.01-534 (A) (3) and (4) (link below) in the circumstances when the debtor...