I unknowingly bought a home with severe sulfur issues in the well water. The previous homeowner was well aware of this issue.

Generally, in Virginia the concept of "caveat emptor" or "buyer beware" prevents buyers from suing sellers for defects with the property after...

If someone is turning 18 in a few months, do they need to pursue emancipation or legal guardianship?

You will be emancipated on your 18th birthday automatically. Your residency is established by where you live and intend to stay, therefore you are...

I am unemployed; can I file bankruptcy?

You are allowed to file bankruptcy when you are unemployed if you can scrape together the money to do so. You may be able save your home through a...

How much time should a bank give renters after foreclosure?

Under the Federal Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, if you have a lease of a foreclosed upon home, the bank must allow you to remain in the...

Can I claim legal right to land I maintain?

You are asking about adverse possession. You can claim title to land that you have openly maintained for a statutory period of time despite the...

State of VA, the ex wife is harassing him. Sudden surges of calls drive by's and nasty phone calls?

If he feels threatened by the behavior he can seek a protective order from the court that would require the ex to refrain from contacting him or...

I want to garnish a Defendant living in Idaho. However, my Judgment was granted in Washington state. How do I go about this?

You need to domesticate your Washington judgment in Idaho. This will require filing an enforcement of foreign judgment action in the Idaho court...

If I received partial payment on a debt can I collect the rest?

Yes, unless you had an agreement that the partial payment would satisfy the entire debt. Otherwise, they owe you for the remainder of the bill and...

In va if convicted of felony for stealing and you are a minor will this go off record at 18

For the most part, your juvenile records are and forever will be confidential. However, there are exceptions. For instance, if you were over 14...

One way you could try to show that your boyfriend is not a guest is to have him included on the lease if you are renting. If you own your home,...