What are my options

Talk to your bankruptcy attorney. If you 'just filed' it is possible to formally add her as a creditor. If you can prove that she had actual...

How do I exit a lease agreement in an unmarried separation?

Married or not actually is irrelevant as far as the landlord and law are concerned. Have you gotten beyond the point of agreeing with each other...

Yes and maybe not. First, a landlord MAY charge for use of 'common utilities'. Either there has to be submetering, or there has to be a clearly...

Our "new" home is almost literally falling apart around us, do we have any grounds to hold the builder accountable?

You need a construction litigation attorney - while no new house is perfect, it should not have the problems you list. You may also be able to take...

probably. if you are living there paying rent and the owner is accepting the rent, the law generally comsiders it in effect

Can an attorney take my place in an eviction hearing?

If it is contested, SOMEONE has to be there to present the evidence to the court, even with a lawyer (who can't testify, obviously). If you have...

Tenants in Common or Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship, better for filing bankruptcy?

As between the two, it will not make any difference under Virginia law - a creditor of one co-owner can seek their pound of dirt (so to speak). ...

Do I Ned a real estate agent to sell a house?

Strictly legally speaking, no you don't need a real estate agent. But I recommend you get an experienced agent. First, a good agent will be...

Hello - I am interested in setting up a will or other legal document to designate guardians for my child. Thoughts on how?

All other counsel are right - you really really need a lawyer. Legal Doom (I like Mr. Farr's twist!) documents are, in my opinion, only good for...

If lender buys back a house in a foreclosure auction do they have to sell the house before they can come after us for the debt?

Already answered. And they can come after you for the deficiency now if they want.