What can I do about a hospital bill I am being billed for when I was not the patient?

You have been given good advice. The FDCPA is the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the FCRA is the Federal Fair Credit Reporting...

Spouse brought up divorce what are my options and what am I intitled to?

Upon granting a divorce, a Virginia Circuit Court judge may award permanent spousal support, make child custody, visitation and child support...

Can I ask the court for a summary judgement in a Motion for Leave to Amend a Counterclaim in Divorce?

There is a risk in focusing excessively on terminology and procedural tactics at the expense of justice. Ultimately, the legal system is designed...

What is the law in Virginia regarding garnishment?

I would agree with my esteemed colleagues and would add that it is possible, in some circumstances, to recover money involuntarily seized from you,...

I'm trying to divorce my husband when does separation start?

Separation in Virginia starts when the spouses no longer live together as husband and wife, with one of them having the intention that the...

Do I have other choices besides bankruptcy?

Yes, you have other options. You should discuss this matter with your tax professional, who can advise you of the tax consequences, if any. There...

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders ("QDRO") can certainly be a challenge in divorce cases. The court has limited authority over plan...

Can a debt collector place a lien on a house in which you are not on the deed or title?

A lien would not attach to real property not in your name unless there was a fraudulent or voluntary transfer by you, or you subsequently acquire...

Can divorce be settled by both parties and just have judge sign/approve without going to court??

Divorces are not required to be contested in Virginia. The vast majority of divorces in Virginia are uncontested, granted based on a one year...

I went to court for a divorce. The judge said we had to do two different dates. 1. For property, 1 . For support.

"Does this seem right?" No, your facts do not make sense. First of all, divorce cases are not ordinarily bifurcated in the Richmond area, so it...