Landlord is blowing smoke at you. The maximum that can be garnisheed from a paycheck is 25% after taxes, and there has to be a minimum amount...

I have 2 grandchildren in VA and established trust

I agree with my colleagues - and note that all the responses pretty much assume that you had a lawyer draft the trust. If, on the other hand, you...

There are missing facts. WHO wrote the check TO WHOM. If the decedent wrote the check on Tuesday and delivered (or mailed) it, it is likely a...

What is Virginia's law when you have signed a lease, but never take occupancy of a property?

The bad news is you're on the hook. The lease is a contract and based on your signature (and his) they agreed to rent to you. You need to file a...

Problem with my rental deposit

You are in a very difficult position. Your "Landlord" is the former tenant; NOT the owner of the property. So the only person you can sue for the...

How do I find an attorney? I am now living in an apartment with dangerous levels of mold.

Mr. Kreitzer is correct on sources to find a lawyer. Mold is a relatively recent arrival in the landlord-tenant area. Take LOTS AND LOTS of...

So what is a constructive deed? How would it be successful in a lawsuit?

I agree with Mr. Kreitzer. You have left out too much significant information for an answer here. And a 'constructive trust' is a critter that even...

Short sale

Your question isn't clear. What I surmise is that 1) your house is worth less than you owe; 2) you've found someone to buy it; 3) the lender...

Can I sue for a fraudulent "repair" that was supposed to be done before closing?

You hire a lawyer and provide him/her the documentation and proof that the repair was not done according to the contract. Yes, it sounds like you...

Can I sue for illegal eviction?

You left out essential information - WHERE did she live 'on a two month lease'? Who are "They"? Given the tenor of the problem, even with that...