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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Homestead Deed requirement causes Virginians to lose money. Virginia's exemption laws are a trap for those who can least afford to lose assets in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. -
Is Debt Consolidation better than a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? Does working with a debt consolidation company help your credit score more than filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy? -
Do I have to pay for the medical bills of my spouse in Virginia? Can a hospital or doctor in Virginia come after ME for my spouse's medical bills, even though I never agreed to be liable for them? Will bankruptcy erase those bills? -
Timing the filing of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Does it really matter when you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? -
But I surrendered my house in my bankruptcy! Filing a bankruptcy and surrendering your house or other real estate may not be as final as you think. -
You don't want your Virginia Bankruptcy Case dismissed with Prejudice. A Bankruptcy Judge will occasionally dismiss a bankruptcy case with prejudice which bars the individual from filing another bankruptcy for a set period of time. -
Disputing collection accounts just became slighlty easier in Virginia. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently decided that collection agencies cannot require that a dispute over a debt must be submitted in writing. -
Bad Behaviour could cost you money You could lose the right to protect assets in bankruptcy by trying to falsify information. This could cost you thousands of dollars. -
How does parental alienation effect custody decisions? When one parent does things that separate the child from the other parent, the court may find that the parent is guilty of parental alienation. -
Will I have to give up my Earned Income Refunds by filing Chapter 7? A low income person filing bankruptcy in Virginia could be forced to turn over money that the Federal government has given them as a benefit for working. -
Tax Consequences of a short sale of your home. Many people do not result that there can be severe tax consequences from the short sale of your home or other real estate. -
Common Mistakes Parents Make During Custody Actions Emotions can run high during custody actions. Parents need to be aware of how their actions can effect their children. Here are some common mistakes to avoid. -
Role of Debt Consolidation Companies Is it better to use a debt consolidation company than to file bankruptcy? The answer may surprise you. -
Tips on assisting children through the divorce process in Virginia When you have children involved in a divorce, parents must take care to make sure that the children's needs are being addressed. -
Virginia Exemptions to protect assets need to be updated. The Virginia laws that allow an individual to protect assets from creditors have not been updated for several years. -
Bankruptcy Court's authority over support payments and arrears. What can a Bankruptcy Court do to enforce Support payments Orders and collect for arrears? -
How will the government shut down effect you? If you are a Federal employee or have a job that is closely tied to the government, you may be concerned about the impact of the shutdown. -
Hiring the cheapest bankruptcy attorney may not be the best choice. Would you hire the cheapest doctor to do major surgery? Price should not be the primary consideration when dealing with your finances any more than your health. -
I can't take these harassing collection calls anymore. Make them stop. Stop those harassing collection calls and letters by filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. -
Divorce Due to Irreconcilable Differences In Virginia What is a Virginia's version of a divorce due to "Irreconcilable Differences"?