My apartment is charging me a carpet replacement fee for pet damage. I never owned a pet there.

If you don't pay, they will in all likelihood file a warrant in debt in general district court claiming you owe them the money. Check your lease's...

I was wondering if it is legal for my employer to send me a text message every day letting me know if I work?

Assuming you are non-exempt (paid hourly, entitled to overtime, etc.), nothing about this arrangement strikes me as unlawful. If you must remain...

I know that u have to collect your own money in small claims court but can u garnish an income tax return?

As long as the creditor is not the IRS, Dept. of Education, etc., there is nothing distinct regarding tax refund payments--the distinction is...

Where do I find a Lawyer that dares to go against the Police and or the City?

Often it is difficult to find someone in the local area willing to pursue these types of claims. You may also run into some significant problems...

As noted above, it can take some time to actually begin the garnishment process in Virginia. Your creditor must first obtain a judgment against...

Can a subcontractor file a mechanic's lien on an owner's house if the owner has paid the contractor in full?

In Virginia, a subcontractor cannot file a mechanic's lien on an owner's property if the owner has paid the general contractor in full. See...

How exactly does a earnings withholding order work?

Generally, if you have sufficient wages to garnish, your inability to pay your other bills will not prevent garnishment. The garnishment is a...

I worked at areopostale. Stole an item and then got investgated and gave the item back. it was a seasonal job and i had two days

It generally won't be reflected on a background check unless you were charged criminally. A criminal background check simply reviews the criminal...

I have been working at my current job for almost four years. I just moved to Virginia from Maryland and changed all my info but

Generally speaking, an employer must withhold Virginia income taxes from your paycheck unless you are exempt from withholding and provide your...