Blog for Hampton Roads Legal Services About Bankruptcy and Family Law
Interested in learning more about bankruptcy and family law in Virginia? Stay up-to-date by reading the Hampton Roads Legal Services blog for new information.
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Will Filing A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Erase My IRS or state Tax Debts? There are many factors that go into deciding whether or not you can wipe out and erase tax debts from the IRS or the State by filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. -
What Happens When You Don't File Your Taxes On Time? What happens if I file my taxes late or never? When you don’t file your tax returns on time, the IRS can access penalties against you. You could lose your refund. -
Will I end up with more debt by joining an MLM company? Multi-level marketing companies have been targeting women who are looking for a way to make extra money from home, but are these business models causing more debt? -
How will declaring personal bankruptcy effect your finances? Filing a bankruptcy can put you in a position to gain financial security by allowing you to make real plans for your future. Bankruptcy can actually make you wealthy! -
7 Reasons to Stop Ignoring Your Finances It would be nice to be debt-free, someday. It would be fun to go on vacation without worrying about creditor calls, someday. Why "someday"? -
How to prepare your finances to declare bankruptcy The bankruptcy process can be overwhelming, but knowing what you will need to do ahead of time can alleviate some of the stress and reduce fear of the unknown. -
Can You Lower Bankruptcy Payments If Your Income Drops? Can you lower your bankruptcy payments due to a loss of income or other financial trouble after filing? -
Help for those struggling with making mortgage payemtents Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced a new home loan modification program called the “Flex Modification” program which combines features of 2 different programs. -
Can claiming bankruptcy eliminate all my overwhelming debts? Clients often express strong hesitance towards filing a bankruptcy, not because bankruptcy is a bad rational choice, but because it is hard to accept emotionally. -
How to invest your tax refund in 2018 Investing your refund doesn't have to be scary, and the best part is you can still have fun if you plan for it! Here are a few tips for smart investments -
Financial Planning for the Holidays The holidays are the most financially stressful months! Learn a few tricks to stay ahead of the game and keep yourself in the black. -
Fresh Start Finances and Bankruptcy Whether you've filed bankruptcy, or have considered filing, you probably have a lot of questions about personal finance. We are here to help! -
Life After Bankruptcy Bankruptcy might not have the best reputation in the world, but don’t let that fool you: it’s a good thing. Aside from helping the economy and protecting your home and assets, it also allows you to have a fresh start and look to the future without the heavy financial burdens attached. -
How to Pick The Best Bankruptcy Attorney Ready to file bankruptcy, but overwhelmed by the attorney options? Find out how to pick the best bankruptcy attorney who will have your best interests in mind, even if that means NOT filing bankruptcy. -
What does life after bankruptcy look like? You are drowning in debt and know bankruptcy is ultimately what you need to get some relief. You know that bankruptcy can eliminate all or most of your debt, but that it may have severe credit ramifications. But that’s all you know, and you’re scared to move forward. -
Managing Your Emotions And Moving On During A Separation If you’ve come to Hampton Roads Legal Services for help with your divorce, chances are that you’re going through a pretty rough time, psychologically and emotionally speaking. -
What happens if I don’t file bankruptcy? You’re afraid of the impact if will have on your credit and your future; you’re afraid on the stigma placed on bankruptcy and that bankruptcy won’t relieve all of your financial burdens, and you’re concerned that ultimately you can’t afford file. -
Are you a good candidate for a divorce consult with Hampton Roads Legal Services? Fight with your spouse over the weekend and think you're ready for divorce? Have concerns about cost? Read our blog and see if you're a good fit for a divorce consult. -
Is Hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney Really Too Expensive? An elderly couple had fallen behind on payments and creditors were ready to take anything they could from the couple. Is Hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney Really Too Expensive? Find Out How Expensive it is NOT to! -
The older man was clearly upset over losing his house and I could not help him. Filing a bankruptcy without an attorney can cause serious problems.