An affidavit must be completed by the person who is swearing to the facts contained in the affidavit. A Notary Public will confirm identity, may...

I got married in India 6yrs back. I am in USA since 5yrs. Is it possible to apply for divorce in USA?

Short Answer: Yes. Long Answer: The Petitioner, that is the person bringing the divorce matter, or the respondent, the person responding or...

I live in virginia. my father and i had a joint checking account. He died. is the account mine by rights of survivorship?

We extend our condolences to you for your loss. Yes, so long as the monies were in the joint account at the time of passing. Please see the...

What does Virginia Code 6.2-306 mean in layman terms? I'm having trouble following it...

Short Answer: Code of Virginia Section 6.2-306(B) applies to contracts for release of rights made subsequent to a loan, i.e. after the loan is...

Could a J & D court judge permanently (by fact or de facto) deny a parent visitation without also terminating residual rights?

Short Answer: Yes. See Below. Yes. Visitation is separate from termination of parental rights. Visitation as custody may be changed due a...

Seeking an annulment from my wife, she said she was pregnant and so I married her she then went on to have sex with many others

Ms. Andrews is correct. Short Answer: Annulment has a two (2) year statute of limitations, meaning if you have been married more than two (2)...

I need Representation for Civil Rights/Wrongful Imprisonment Suet

Short Answer: In Virginia, unlawful imprisonment requires a finding that the matter ended in your favor including if the matter was dismissed...

Founder of the church, gave authority other Bishop to oversee, all agreed, founder passed before new bishop was install.

Short Answer: A lawyer would need more information to provide an answer to this question. We would like to help but need additional...

Need my divorce finalized, current lawyer got license suspended for two years

Short Answer: You need counsel to make an appearance on your behalf before the Court. Once a lawyer represents you and is counsel of record, then...

Subcontractor threatening with mechanics lien in state of VA..please help.

Short Answer: You may only be liened by a subcontractor to the extent you have not paid the general contractor. Moreover, a lien must be enforced...