One of the tradeoffs in filing bankruptcy to discharge debts is the loss of privacy and some measure of control. A debtor filing bankruptcy must...

Divorce finalized but marital and personal Property was not mentioned or divided during trial!

If equitable distribution fails to address property interests of ex-spouses in divorce, the parties are left to their ordinary legal rights and...

How can lien be removed if the courts have no record of it neither does the plaintiff?

Article 6 of Chapter 17 of Title 8.01 of the Code of Virginia provides various remedies for satisfaction of a judgment. In the event that money if...

I bought a new car 4 months later I found out I had 3rd stage lung cancer and had to let it go back to the finance company

Virginia residents can avail themselves of a number of different exemptions to protect property from execution by a judgment debtor. The Poor...

I am in Va. My husband just was ordered to pay $50 monthly and paid today and they refused payment and wanted 8000 up front.

There is a difference between criminal restitution and civil liability on a debt. A criminal prosecution is between the government and an accused...

Is there a statue of limitations? what would be the consequences?

Bigamy is a class 4 felony in Virginia, with a potential term of imprisonment of 2 to 10 years and a fine of up to $100,000. Bigamy occurs when...

Can I sue a hospital for obtaining a judgement against me for a bill that is not valid?

Your question reads as if the wrongdoer in this case is the insurance company, not the hospital. Why did you not timely submit the claim yourself...

What recourse do I have if my ex-husband will not sign a joint income tax refund that was awarded to me in our divorce decree?

Divorce decrees may be enforced through the contempt process. The party alleging a default will file a motion to reopen the case, along with a...

In the state of VA if the executor of the will commits fraud by not disclosing the decedent's recent marriage what are the cons

I am sorry to read of the death of your spouse. While divorce can revoke provisions of a will, marriage does not automatically include you in a...

Can my Wife Have her lover over if we are living together under in same house separation?

Your wife can do whatever she pleases, as long as you are willing to allow her to. There are numerous problems with the concept of separating...