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I want to divorce my husband of 11yrs and keep the house... can I do that even though there are back payments due?
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Answered on December 01, 2010
It is possible for you to stay in the house, but it is going to depend on whether you can afford it either on your own or with help from him. You...
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If charges against a person are "dismissed", does that mean the same thing as "not guilty"?
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Answered on December 01, 2010
For all intents and purposes they mean the same thing. If your case was nol prossed (meaning the Commonwealth decided not to prosecute) that is...
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What will i get for stealing 87.00 dollars worth of things and its my first offense?
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Answered on December 01, 2010
Probation and a shoplifter's education class are the likely alternatives in addition to any restitution.
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Can I get custody of my children while still married?
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Answered on November 30, 2010
Of course, as long as you are separated you can begin the process by filing a petition for custody in your local Juvenile and Domestic Relations...
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I am charged with assualt and battery of a family member in va. I was arrested before in ca but it was dismissed.what can happen
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Answered on November 28, 2010
It depends on how bad the assault and battery was. Often times first offenders can be referred to an alternative disposition where you can take a...
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What will happen at the arraignment?
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Answered on November 28, 2010
They will not hold you until trial, however expect to be drug tested in any of the local Richmond area courts. If you test positive you might have...
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I left my partner 10yrs and moved out of nc to va with my children. no court orders are in place and none have been taken out.
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Answered on November 28, 2010
The unsatisfactory answer is you both have custody until a court has decided otherwise. You need to file a petition for custody in your local...
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My ex and I have joint custody, and I have a court order for visitation. What specific factual allegations do I need for court?
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Answered on November 28, 2010
You need to file a motion for show cause and allege that your ex is violating the prior court order. I'd suggest keeping a journal of dates and...
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What are the procedures for me to file sole custody? Me and my daughter have been in VA for 3 years and her father is in Florida
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Answered on November 28, 2010
Best place for you to start is to go to your local Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courthouse and go to the Clerk's Office. Tell them you want to...
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I live in Va and left my husband in April.We have two children. Is it true that I cannot file for divorce until April-2011?
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Answered on November 28, 2010
If you have minor children, Virginia law requires a 12 month separation period before you can file for divorce unless you are filing based on...
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