I've been separated from my wife for a year and she just gave up on our child. I need to understand how to proceed/rights.

It sounds like you probably need to discuss things with a family law attorney. There are many different options for the situation you are possibly...

What are my options?

If it states in the Court Order that she has to provide that information, you can file a Show Cause to bring her before the Court to answer why she...

Depending on what your charge is and whether the Commonwealth Attorney even gets involved will make a difference in whether you would contact the...

Does a landlord have to provide a itemized damage report in 30 days?

Generally speaking, yes. Virginia allows landlords up to 45 days to return a report stating what needed to be done and any remaining security...

It isn't clear whether this is an uncontested divorce or not, but generally speaking, if you are able to get the matter put on the Courts docket,...

There are documents that need to be filed in the Juvenile and Domestic Court of the County/City where the child is. Sometimes there are home...

Using the courts to entertain harassment in Virginia ...What can be done about this ? Are there legal consequences ?

It isn't clear whether you tried to get a new Protective Order from the Magistrate or the Courts, but you do not need to go to the Magistrate to...

If a plaintiff cannot make it to court, can they give someone a notarized statement and power of attorney to present for them?

If your husband cannot make it to court, he can ask the court for a continuance until he can be there. Typically the Courts will grant it,...

I live in Virginia, does my former landlord have a time frame to give me security deposit deductions?

Generally the Landlord has 30 days to return a security deposit or provide you with a itemized list detailing why you did not receive all or some...

If a person is on probation for felonious assault and battery on a firefighter, what will happen if they are arrested again?

First off, the accused will probably be brought before a magistrate for a bail determination on the assault. Depending on the accused record, the...