Any drug use that impairs a parent's ability to adequately supervise or care for the minor children in his or her custody would be relevant to a...

Do I have a case to sue?

A power of attorney terminates upon the death of the principal. There are often assets of a decedent that pass by nonprobate transfers. These...

Is this a legal marriage?

Virginia does not recognize the creation of a common-law marriage in Virginia. This means a valid marriage created in Virginia requires a license....

Where do I start? Collection of monies owed per property settlement agreement.

I have added the practice area of "debt collection." Any judgment creditor or beneficiary of a particular judgment, order or decree can...

Does help paying mortgage without being on the loan prove financial support?

Most divorce lawyer will advise their clients not to attempt piecemeal settlements of property and debt matters while separated or contemplating...

Would I get the house

A surviving spouse is first in line of the heirs to inherit the estate of his or her deceased spouse who dies intestate, subject to the rights of...

A recorded loan modification modifies the existing deed of trust on the property, along with the promissory note it secures. A spouse on title is...

How can I force my Ex-Wife to conform to the divorce decree??

An ex-spouse can be compelled to comply with the terms of a divorce decree through the contempt process. The procedure is to reopen the case by...

Virginia does not recognize the creation of a common-law marriage in Virginia. However, some states do recognize the creation of common-law...

This is not really a probate issue, as much as a joint bank account and conversion issue. Joint bank account holders stand in a relationship of...