Who is bound by law to pay debts after a death?

A person's debts become debts of the decedent's estate upon his or her death. Virginia Code Section 64.2-528 provides the order in which debts of...

Is my car marital property if it's in my name and is owned by the bank?

Virginia Code Section 20-107.3 (B), Virginia's equitable distribution statute, provides as follows: "For the purposes of this section only, both...

I may have an inheritance?

You should consult with an attorney to determine if you have any interest in the estate. You may be a devisee, legatee, or beneficiary in a will. ...

Is there something called 'partnership', in which a judge can reference in holding an ex spouse responsible for financial .....?

Ex-spouses are not resposible for their ex-spouses's debts and liabilities after they are divorced. No one should accept legal advice from an...

How can I get my license reinstated if I have a $30,000 lawsuit against me from a insurance company

Bankruptcy is not a particularly expensive legal proceeding. You may represent yourself, hire a bankruptcy petition preparer or hire a bankruptcy...

Complex divorce?

A defendant named in a complaint for divorce in Virginia has a number of options in responding or not responding, including a special plea to...

A plaintiff who desires to add an entity or an individual to an existing case in general district court could file an additional warrant in debt...

MMy x got our taxes done in 2016 and we received 13000.00 and we seperated and got divorce this year 2017, he put 4,000.00 towar

Your marital status at the end of the year determines your filing status on your tax return for that year. If you were divorced in 2017 and not...

Can my leasing office send a bill to collections without providing a due date or collection notification?

Landlord tenant issues in Virginia are governed by the Residential Landlord Tenant Act, Chapters 13 and 13.2 of Title 55 of the Code of Virginia,...

How do I optain a copy of my grandmother's will ?

A party may prove a lost will, but the party must overcome the presumption that it was revoked by destruction. The lawyer who drafted the will may...