Should I consult a lawyer first if wife and I think we can agree to terms and go through a mediator?

An attorney and a mediator wear different hats. A divorce attorney represents one party and is an advocate for the rights of that party. On the...

Virginia Uniform Summons- Speeding

Having a good driving record is going to be a plus. The attorney you hire will definitely want to present your excellent driving record to the...

If the time to appeal or reopen your case has passed, the conviction can't be undone and will probably show up in criminal background checks. Each...

The time period to appeal to the Circuit Court (10 days) has passed. The time period for a motion to reopen in the same court, the General...

I was convicted (first time) of reckless driving (misdemeanor) in 2010. Too fast for conditions. Late expunge or reduction?

Expungements are very limited in Virginia. If you were found guilty of a crime, you can not have it expunged. You may be able to get a pardon...

Is there a way to expunge a slightly extensive criminal record in the commonwealth of virginia?

Expungements are very limited in Virginia. If you were found guilty of a crime, you can not have it expunged. You may be able to get a pardon...

Me and my wife had a notarized separation agreement drawn up in 2009, can it still bind in court as being separated ?

You can be living separate and apart for purposes of the statutory requirement for a divorce in Virginia even though you are "under the same roof"...

Can I get a charge expunged or at least some else?

Expungements are very limited in Virginia. If you were found guilty of a crime, you can not have it expunged.

How can I request child support payments after submitting a settlement agreement with my divorce documents?

If your Final Decree of divorce incorporates your settlement agreement, then your ex-husband is in violation of a court order. If you were...

Do I attend a mediation hearing for a lawsuit I won several years ago to discuss settlement or do I have a lawyer attend?

Mediation can be used to resolve a dispute outside of court. However, if you already have a judgment from a court, the judge may have already...