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My husband had hospital bills in collection before we got married, do I have any legal obligation to these debts?
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Answered on January 16, 2015
Short answer: NO.
Virginia has a 'necessaries' law as follows:
§ 55-37. Spouse not responsible for other spouse's contracts, etc.; mutual...
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I live in Virginia. I have a question regarding eviction proceedings with rental property.
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Answered on January 16, 2015
Mr. Hays is correct: the landlord has to give you a "5-day Pay or Quit" notice (which would shorten the deadline) and THEN has to file for Unlawful...
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What do I do about a collection company saying they are going to send a warrant for my arrest for writing a bad check?
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Answered on January 15, 2015
Other counsel are correct: sounds like a scam. Besides that, they're talking private information about you to third parties, which violates the...
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Daughter and son-n-law offered to remodel there garage as a apt. for me but I pay for remodel $40,000 to 50. Is this good idea?
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Answered on January 15, 2015
This is not uncommon for families to do. It is VERY complicated. You need an experienced Elder Law Attorney in your area to review the plan, the...
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My x employer forged my signature on a non compete document.
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Answered on January 15, 2015
What does your lawyer say? You weren't so naive as to go into court on a non-compete without a lawyer were you? If, for some unknown reason, you...
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Does a home builder have to disclose to a prospective buyer that the lot they are purchasing is located on a pipestem driveway?
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Answered on January 15, 2015
"Never say Never" - but I don't think the builder had to disclose this. The shape of the lot would show up as part of the public record, so...
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Is this mortgage fraud and if so do I have any legal recourse?
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Answered on January 14, 2015
Short answer: it is not mortgage fraud. You had no idea of the approvals and background when you bought the home. And mortgages are never...
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My grandfather had a will for 50 years stating his money and estate be divided equally to his son and daughter(my mom).
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Answered on January 14, 2015
This happens more often than most realize. You need an estate litigation attorney, and FAST, as there could be a one year limitation on...
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My grandfather had a will for 50 years stating his money and estate be divided equally to his son and daughter(my mom).
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Answered on January 13, 2015
as I told another questioner, this is a very difficult area of law and you must see a lawyer who handles estate litigation. you can find one using...
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I am trying to complete a suggestion for summons for garnishment. I was awarded 6% interest. is that 6% per calendar day?
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Answered on January 13, 2015
It is 6% PER YEAR; take the principal judgment, multiply by 6, then divide by 365 to get a 'daily' rate. Multiply that by the number of days until...
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