Chances of winning a pet custody case if one party has adoption paperwork and other pays vet bills and has pet licensed?

Well, this is not an adoption matter, but is a property rights matter. This will come down to any separation agreement (if one exists) and who...

Are visitation rights guaranteed if agreed to in writing between a birth Mom and adoptive parents?

I am going to break away from the pack here and say no, as a general rule. The term "open adoption" is thrown around quite a bit and has no basis...

Landlord wants back rent on ILLEGAL apartment we vacated.

Chance they would win in court? Absolutely. Violations are not guarantees of safety issues. Unless the property was uninhabitable, you may have...

It depends on the landlord. In most cases, eviction is not a bar to visiting the property; however, as indicated in other answers, the landlord has...

Can a tenant swap roommates without notifying the landlord?

It depends on the specific language of the lease agreement with regard to subleasing. It may be perfectly permissible if subleasing is allowed...

What to do when the company fails to file injury report with industrial commission (Virginia)?

You should immediately file a claim for benefits with the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. This will expedite the claim from the...

Worker's compensation

You certainly can file the claim since the statute of limitations in Virginia is 2 years. However, as attorney Lutkenhaus indicated, there are a...

Uncontested divorce, no property to fight over, no disagreements, but I'm pregnant and already filed papers

Attorney Gilstrap is absolutely correct. The law will recognize the child as your current husband's. Your divorce will now be much more complex. ...

As indicated by the lawyers who have already responded, employment is not a prerequisite to filing for divorce. The filing may proceed. Issues of...

Uncontested Divorce Forms - Is the Child Support Worksheet Required to be Filed?

In Virginia, the worksheet is not required and the parties can themselves determine the value of child support upon agreement. However, the...