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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Help for those struggling with making mortgage payments Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced a new home loan modification program called the “Flex Modification” program which combines features of 2 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. -
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. -
I’m filing for bankruptcy…. I can’t afford to pay an attorney too! Wondering about how expensive attorney fees are when filing bankruptcy? Here’s a summary of what you are paying for and why when it comes to your bankruptcy fees. -
Don’t Lie on the Effective Date of Your Separation Agreement Once most couples make the decision to split, they want to expedite the process as quickly as possible. Sometimes this causes them to lie... -
Facebook is increasingly cited as a reason for divorce. Studies have found a positive correlation between the amount of time someone spends on Facebook and their likelihood for divorce. -
Divorce Among Military Couples Increases Yearly in Norfolk Deployments, PTSD and discontented spouses are just a few reasons explaining the gradual increase of divorce amount military couples. -
Best Tips to Avoid Credit Card Debt in Virginia Beach Establish a budget and stick to it. Don’t charge what you can’t afford. Pay off credit card balances in full each month. -
7 Tips To Survive a Layoff in Hampton Roads, VA With the local layoffs from Bank of America and RadioShack, and the recent announcement of the impending Newport News Shipbuilding layoffs, a significant number of people in Hampton Roads will soon become unemployed. -
Your Tax Refund Should be Close to $0 in Hampton Roads If your withholdings are appropriately allocated, your refund should be as close to $0 as possible.