Almost all contracts are verbal - consisting of words - and may be either oral or written. Very few contracts are found through actions...

I live in Virginia and my x husband now in Washington state how long should it take to get a divorce over with?

The duration of a divorce case depends on several factors, including whether it is contested or uncontested, and what is involved in the case. The...

How can I get a mortgage company to respond and accept my relinquishing of my deceased relatives's home?

The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection has issued a final rule in 12 CFR Parts 1024 and 1026 requiring lenders to recognize successors in...

I owed $3100 for a car was never notified about it but received paper work from job the garnishment is from 2005 and I owed

A judgment typically bears interest at the contract rate or the legal rate on the unpaid balance until it is paid in full. This can become a...

A garnishment is considered an execution on a judgment - one way that a judgment may be enforced - not a second action for a judgment on the same...

My sister is successor trustee of my Mom's estate. She claims certain of my Mom's items belong to her from a verbal agreement.

Your question is a bit confusing. You state that your sister is a successor trustee, so that means your mother's property should have been...

Call the local legal aid office and the local bar associations to see if you can qualify for pro bono assistance. Attorney's fees are negotiable....

Separation agreement before divorce

You definitely need to consult with an experienced divorce attorney to discuss your rights and potential liabilities. It is not clear from your...

What happens when a debt collector makes like you have paid nothing to them because you broke a agreement.

A material breach of a contract by a party relieves the other party from performance, so the debt collector may no longer be bound by your...

Can I claim community property of real estate that my wife just purchased ?

It seems you are mixing terms. Virginia is a common-law state, not a community property state. A spouse may ask a judge for equitable...