What actions can I legally take regarding my apartment?

Since your animal is a reasonable accommodation for a viable disability, you cannot be legally penalized. Regardless of the alleged signatures,...

Does my landlord need to inform me of a recent death in the house I am renting?

No notice is required of the landlord in this scenario in Virginia.

I'm naturalized U.S. Citizen and wants to adopt my great nephew who's 10 yours old from Mongolia is it possible?

It is possible; however, you will need the services of a specialized adoption attorney and potentially assistance from an agency dealing with...

How do I get someone off of my deed and mortgage?

Your deed of trust against the property is in both names, as is the underlying note (from what I understand). This will be difficult to change...

The Will governs the distribution of the estate. It would appear, from the language you provided that the daughter will receive a full 1/3, the...

I'm 17 now but when I turn 18 to 19 I want to adopt a Baby can I do that?

The short answer - as indicated from my colleagues above, is yes. If you have no felony convictions, and if you can meet the criteria of the...

What is the process for my husband to adopt my daughter, his stepdaughter in the state of Virginia?

Step Parent adoption in Virginia is governed by Virginia Code Section 63.2-1201. To be perfectly honest, it can be technical and I highly...

I am creating a petition to open sealed adoption records at fairfax court. I want to find a lawyer who has done this.

You should contact local attorneys in your area who practice in adoption matters regularly to assist with this effort. Don't hesitate to ask any...

Am I entitled to a monetary settlement due to scarring on my head and face, piece of my skull replaced in a work accident?

Yes. Scarring is a form of permanent partial disability contemplated in the Virginia Code. Additionally, the loss of a "piece of skull" has long...

Brother may have sued & accepted all settlement $ from Nursing Home, behind my back, then stuck Mother under Guardianship.

This is a civil action, not a criminal matter, from the facts provided. However, I am a little unclear about the guardianship. When the...