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What will I need to do? My father & mother have passed away and left me all their property.

Victoria's answer | Answered on April 19, 2013

This may not be as difficult as you may think. It sounds like you are talking about real estate which your parents each owned half of after the...

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Is it better to sell the mutual properties before a divorce or start the divorce paperwork first then sell the shared properties

Victoria's answer | Answered on April 19, 2013

There is no cut and dried answer to that. What works with some couples won't work with others. Much depends upon whether the properties are...

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I am married and living with my husband in virginia. At the time of my daugters birth another man claimed paternty for the birth

Victoria's answer | Answered on April 19, 2013

Your facts are a little confusing. I'm going to paraphrase here to see if I'm correct. You were married and either separated or had an affair...

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Can your charge change grading years after your case has been closed?

Victoria's answer | Answered on April 19, 2013

You will want to make sure that you are picking the right state. Virginia Class 1 Misdemeanor is punishable by up to 1 year in jail and $2500...

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Can a landlord just throw me out?

Victoria's answer | Answered on April 19, 2013

The landlord has to legally evict you. It's hard to know whether the rental is legal or not. You will want to speak with Petersburg Zoning to...

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Does my landlord have the right to conduct background checks on guests that stay overnight in my home occasionally?

Victoria's answer | Answered on April 19, 2013

Much will depend upon what your lease says. There may also be an interpretation that he is "living" there for all intents and purposes. I...

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Can any Lawyer solve my doubts regarding family financial matters?

Victoria's answer | Answered on April 18, 2013

I am sure this must be creating a lot of stress among your family. That is unfortunate and it is always best to try to resolve these types of...

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After a successful Eviction and Judgement, how difficult is it to collect my damages from the Tenant?

Victoria's answer | Answered on April 18, 2013

It depends upon the specific circumstances. Generally, it is worth a try, particularly since you're talking about a significant sum of money. If...

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What should I expect to happen for driving on suspended license twice within a week of each other?

Victoria's answer | Answered on April 18, 2013

I highly recommend you seek advice of counsel in your case. It sounds as though you did not have notice for the first time, so that should be...

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If an young adult of 18 dies at home from a drugs overdose and the parent helps catch the dealer what happens for the parent

Victoria's answer | Answered on April 17, 2013

This sounds like a horrible tragedy. What are your concerns? Are you worried that the parent will be charged with something? I can't tell...

Victoria Lee Allen's Answers (720)

What will I need to do? My father & mother have passed away and left me all their property.

Is it better to sell the mutual properties before a divorce or start the divorce paperwork first then sell the shared properties

I am married and living with my husband in virginia. At the time of my daugters birth another man claimed paternty for the birth

Can your charge change grading years after your case has been closed?

Can a landlord just throw me out?

Does my landlord have the right to conduct background checks on guests that stay overnight in my home occasionally?

Can any Lawyer solve my doubts regarding family financial matters?

After a successful Eviction and Judgement, how difficult is it to collect my damages from the Tenant?

What should I expect to happen for driving on suspended license twice within a week of each other?

If an young adult of 18 dies at home from a drugs overdose and the parent helps catch the dealer what happens for the parent