MY NEIGHBOR TOOK A CIVIL SUIT OUT ON ME FOR 2500 DOLLARS FOR A LAWNMOWER THAT SHE GAVE ME ALMOST TWO YEARS AGO, SHOULD I WORRY?

There are two issue here. First, was the mower a gift. Did the prior owner have the intent to give you the mower outright (called "donative...

Should my child's father have to pay child support?

Yes, he has a legal obligation to pay support; however, as it seems he is not willing to pay voluntarily, you will need to file a petition for...

When is evidence shown in court?

Some commonwealth's attorneys ("CW") have an "open file" policy which allows the defense attorney to review everything in the CW's a file. Some...

My husband has not been paying the appropriate provision for dependent support based on Coast Guard guidelines. What can I do?

You are caught between the administrative side of the Coast Guard and Virginia Law. If you do not have someone in the Coast Guard willing to help,...

Can I sue my husbands girlfriend or him?

If you want to sue your Husband's girlfriend for being his girlfriend and for no other reason then the answer is no. Virginia abolished any claims...

My husband and I have agreed to a no fault divorce in Va. However I will be seeking spousal support. What are my options?

Yes that is possible and even if you two can't agree on the amount or duration of spousal support you can agree to everything else (child custody...

We found termite swarm in are living room 10 months after purchasing home, are we responsible for the repairs?

Yes but I would review the termite report you received at the time of purchase. Most have a limitation of liability section that if enforced may...

Can I recover repair costs for a hidden and undisclosed condition?

Maybe. Most closing documents have the seller sign an affidavit where the seller says that all repairs done during their period of ownership were...

What kind of proof do I need to divorce my husband for adultery? I live in Virginia.

Unfortunately the Court of Appeals has not consistently ruled as to what evidence is necessary to prove adultery. In fact, several published cases...

Depending on what you can prove, this may provide the grounds for a change in custody. From your description, it seems like the children's home...

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