A couple of days ago, I met with an individual who listed his marital status as separated but then he wrote in that he was not legally separated. When I asked him about it, he told me that they weren’t living together but they hadn’t done any paperwork so it wasn’t a legal separation. This …
Virginia is the only state that has a life time limit on the amount of assets that can be protected under the Homestead Exemption, often referred to as a wild card exemption. This can cause significant problems for an individual who has no ability to repay the debts that they have incurred, often through no …
There’s no set formula for determining child custody in Virginia; the court simply wants to do what is best for the child. However, the judge does take certain things under consideration when making her ruling. The court will look at the following circumstances and how they fit within your individual situation: ● Your child’s age, …
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Even if a couple has been thinking about divorce for a long time, it can be tough to make that final decision to break it off, because you both depend on each other for things in everyday life. There are many situations where one spouse makes all or most of the money and the other …
Are You Entitled To Receive Spousal Support Or Alimony In Virginia? Read More »
When you decide to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Virginia, you’re going to hear a lot about exempt and non-exempt assets. What categories will your property fall under? What will you get to keep and what will be sold? There are always exceptions, but in most cases, this is how it is determined whether …
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We recently read an article in the Money section of U.S. News and World Report called “Surviving the Emotional Toll of Bankruptcy,” which examines an interesting side of bankruptcy that isn’t often discussed. Sometimes people have a belief that bankruptcy is a negative thing, and that having to file bankruptcy is a stressful event. What …
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