A contested divorce can become an uncontested divorce if one party fails to participate or prosecute the action by appearing at hearings, opposing...

A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a special order issued in a divorce case to transfer an interest in an ERISA qualified plan. The...

Child visitation and custody?

You should discuss this with your lawyer. I do not understand why any parent would not require child support from the other parent. The money is...

A bill of particulars is an explanation of the grounds for the Plaintiff's claim. The form Warrant in Debt allows a Plaintiff to indicate whether...

When a married couple is issued a summons for an unpaid debt, are both required to attend, or can only one show up?

If a named individual defendant has been summoned to answer judgment debtor interrogatories in Virginia, he or she is required to appear in court...

Was wondering what kind of bankruptcy should I file for and how much will it cost?

Attorney's fees for bankruptcy vary and are negotiable. If you call 10 different attorneys, you should get 10 different fee quotes. The filing...

We received a notice of intent to levy after receiving a letter stating all collection has stopped. What can we do?

I am changing the practice area to "Tax". There are special considerations when dealing with the IRS.

After 20 years of marriage I am leaving my spouse what can I legally take out of my home

If spouses are unable to reach an agreement on the division of marital property and allocation of marital debt with a written contract, a court...

What's my next step in stopping this garnishment ?

Your question has some odd circumstances. Normally, a defendant may appear to contest jurisdiction by a special appearance, which might result in...

Can I sue my old insurance company?

While medical goods and service providers normally process insurance claims in order to get paid, ultimately, it is the patient's responsibility to...