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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Virginia's life time exemption is hurting low income Virginians. Virginia is the only state that imposes a lifetime cap on the assets that can be protected in a bankruptcy. This hurts low income individuals who can least afford it. -
Three mistakes couples make in preparing a Separation Agreement. Many couples in Virginia believe that they can adapt a form found on the internet to create their own separation agreement to be used in their divorce action. -
Squeezing a client in to Attorney's practice model for bankruptcy. Some attorneys only file Chapter 13s or Chapter 7s. Then they try to make everyone that they meet with fit into their practice model instead of focusing on what is best for the client. -
Failing to Provide Documents can sink your bankruptcy case. When you file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Virginia, you are required to cooperate with the Chapter 13 trustee. If you fail to provide requested information, your case may be dismissed. -
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?