Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Virginia

Small Claims Defense

In July the limit for small claims went up. My ex is taking advantage and striking. When we lived togeather we barrowed money from an account in her sons name she had access to to cover exspenses. At the time I agreed to pay the money back verbally, but she then kicked me out. I've since then payed her alot of money and child support without any court orders. She now is taking me to small claims for 4,250 dollars for a loan, and a verbal agreement for ''child-care''. We have never paid for care for either of our to children before or until now. Does she have a case? How do I defend myself? Thank You for reading this. I'm in Fairfax County Va.


Asked on 9/19/06, 11:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Small Claims Defense

You would be well advised to hire an attorney for a couple hours of his or her time who will be able to advise you as to how you should best organize and present your defense to the claims of your adversary.

Attorneys are not allowed to represent parties in small claims courts in Virginia but there's nothing to prevent one from consulting an attorney about his or her pending case.

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Answered on 9/21/06, 7:02 pm


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