So my question is how do i proceed with my situation

Dear Santa Ana - Please get a lawyer! Please get a lawyer !! please get a lawyer!!! You are dealing with a high-level defendant and you will not...

What would this require me to do, and at about what cost

Dear Richmond - You can find the form that you need to complete, instructions for that form, and the filing fee and address to mail or deliver your...

Can we get our security deposit back and get reimbursed for the cost of lawyer fees, health care fees, and mold testing fees.

It sounds like the landlord is stalling and hoping that you go away! Your options are to go away or take the next step - which would be trying to...

How can I get my daughters lawyer to talk to me?

Your daughter could give the attorney permission to talk to you - but what you all discuss would not be privileged, since you are not his client....

You have 10 days to appeal the conviction to the circuit court - you can find out how from the clerk of the general district court. Your hope would...

What are my options now to get my car fixed without my insurance paying for the damage.

Dear Henrico - if the other driver has no insurance, you can claim under your uninsured coverage, which should not affect your rates. The uninsured...

If i were to break my contract would my contract be admissible in court without having the document notarized?

Dear Richlands -Generally, if you sign a document then you are bound to its terms. Sometimes a document needs to be notarized, as in deeds to real...

Who's insurance should I contact? and how do I go about diminished value? My car is a little over a year old, bought new.

Dear Lorton - Insurance companies hate diminished value claims and fight them with gusto. you do not want to litigate this on your own - assuming...

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Why was this not entered as a default for the defendant's failure to appear? How could this matter be on docket and NO judge?

Dear Pulaski - i am sorry that you were whip-sawed. Perhaps the defense lawyer was supposed to have filed a motion, draft an order, etc. He likely...

I plan to reject the initial offer made by the insurance company but am willing to negotiate. what to include in letter?

Dear LA - know t his - - that the adjuster with whom you are communicating does not care about your car, your inconvenience or you! they are a...