Is the use of a lawyer required when seeking a divorce in Virginia?

Technically, a person is always free to proceed pro se. However, you are almost always going to end up better off with an attorney than without...

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Do I need a divorce lawyer?

Divorce is a complex process and it is always easier with an attorney. Many attorneys offer reasonable flat rates for simple uncontested divorces,...

Is it possible to get a 17 year old burglary conviction expunged?

The actual expungement process requires that the charge be dismissed, either through a nolle prosequi, finding of not guilty, or otherwise (so long...

Can employers in Virginia request drug tests without a contingent job offer?

You have not provided enough details to really answer this question, and you should seek advice from an attorney experienced in employment law. I...

My husband recently started serving a 3 year sentence. Is there any way to get him a time reduction?

In Virginia, anyone convicted of a felony must serve 85% of that sentence, but can get good behavior time so they only have to serve 85% of their...

How will visitation be decided?

The court will consider all the appropriate factors to determine custody based on the child's best interests. The court will take all of the...

How does bankruptcy work when you are going through divorce. My husband my try to file to get out of paying loan.

Bankruptcy and divorce converge on a somewhat regular basis. The Circuit Court with jurisdiction over the divorce can still determine marital...

Can I move out of my mothers house at 17 and 6 months?

Generally speaking, you are still a minor at law and cannot really function in the adult world. I assume that you are simply planning to move into...

The voluntary intoxication defense is very limited in Virginia, and not one that courts will often accept. Mistake of fact is not, standing alone,...

I need legal advice concerning child custody!

Consult a local domestic relations attorney to discuss the particular details of your case. Some attorneys will offer pro bono services, and...

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