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Clause in Marital Separation Agreement instead of retainer?

Sarah's answer | Answered on November 07, 2017

A lawyer would have to perform a conflicts check, review the MSA and the facts of the breach before agreeing to take the case. Almost all lawyers...

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Is it ok for your apart.complex to send out a text message saying that you will be evected but sent as a group message to 7 peop

Sarah's answer | Answered on November 06, 2017

You should discuss this situation with a tenant's lawyer, or Legal Aid of Eastern Virginia if you cannot afford a lawyer. Your lease and the texts...

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Right for a family living in the mother inlaws house that she doesn't live in?

Sarah's answer | Answered on November 06, 2017

Typically, a landlord can terminate a month to month lease with 30 day's notice. To answer your question with more details, a lawyer would first...

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What can I do about rent after the eviction?

Sarah's answer | Answered on November 03, 2017

A judgment cannot be modified after it is entered and become final. A lawyer, after performing a conflicts check, can review your lease and other...

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Emergency Medical Guardianship?

Sarah's answer | Answered on October 01, 2017

To be appointed guardian for the benefit of an individual, that individual must be incapacitated. A doctor's evaluation is required to prove...

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Does the executor get to pick the item you receive from the decease?

Sarah's answer | Answered on September 26, 2017

This may depend on what is written in the Will about the tangible personal property. You can meet with a lawyer to review your options based on...

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Serving 30-day notice to vacate to sub-tenant(ST), how strong are chances to win in court should ST refuse to comply?

Sarah's answer | Answered on September 26, 2017

Threats do not need to be in writing to receive a protective order or to speak with a magistrate about criminal charges if appropriate. You should...

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What can I do about my brother making himself power of attorney over my mother's affairs?

Sarah's answer | Answered on September 20, 2017

There is a suit that can be filed for property value of the items "cleaned out" without your permission. A claim in detinue is a claim for return...

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How can I find an attorney in Arlington Virginia and surrounding counties to represent me with no income?

Sarah's answer | Answered on September 18, 2017

Try legal aid (703) 532-3733 or another local nonprofit organization.

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Do I have any recourse when my current landlord gives me a bad reference?

Sarah's answer | Answered on September 18, 2017

If the landlord is providing false information, then a tenant may be able to sue the landlord for defamation and potentially other claims. If you...

Sarah Marshall Saville's Answers (111)

Clause in Marital Separation Agreement instead of retainer?

Is it ok for your apart.complex to send out a text message saying that you will be evected but sent as a group message to 7 peop

Right for a family living in the mother inlaws house that she doesn't live in?

What can I do about rent after the eviction?

Emergency Medical Guardianship?

Does the executor get to pick the item you receive from the decease?

Serving 30-day notice to vacate to sub-tenant(ST), how strong are chances to win in court should ST refuse to comply?

What can I do about my brother making himself power of attorney over my mother's affairs?

How can I find an attorney in Arlington Virginia and surrounding counties to represent me with no income?

Do I have any recourse when my current landlord gives me a bad reference?