A lien is a security interest in property. It may arise voluntarily, by a written agreement, or involuntarily through the legal process as a...

If your husband kicks you out can he move his mistress in two weeks later ?

Only if you allow him to treat you that way. You should talk with a counselor to discuss why you voluntarily left the residence and why you allow...

The balance owed on a judgment should be calculated from the figures shown on the face of the judgment, which may be written on a Warrant in Debt...

In making a determination of child support, a court may consider, but is not bound to follow, any written agreement between the parties. The...

If one waives alimony a divorce occurs and they don't work but have marketable skills, is the waiver of alimony likely to stand?

Virginia's Premarital Agreement Act, Chapter 8 of Title 20 of the Code of Virginia, allows parties to address the consequences of a prospective...

When doing the affidavit of plaintiff, I can only my name as having lived in VA for at least 6 months, correct?

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is designed to protect our military servicemembers when their duty status would impede their ability to respond...

You should consult with a creditor-debtor and/or bankruptcy lawyer about your prospects for setting aside the default judgment without bankruptcy...

Can your retirement and disability check be garnish

All assets and liabilities must be listed when filing bankruptcy. It would be an error to "not include" a loan or property. A bankruptcy...

My estranged wife is living with a woman now. can i file for annulment?

An annulment may be granted based on fraud at the inception of the marriage under Virginia Code Section 20-89.1 provided the spouse did not cohabit...

Nonsense. There is no formula in Virginia for permanent spousal support. Some attorneys believe a term equal to half the length of the marriage...