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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How to handle bankruptcy payments when your income drops. Can you lower your bankruptcy payments due to a loss of income or other financial trouble after filing? -
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. -
Retired man loses his house because he tried to file bankruptcy without an attorney. Filing a bankruptcy without an attorney can cause serious problems. -
7 Tips To Survive a Lay-Off With the local layoffs a significant number of people in Hampton Roads will soon become unemployed. -
Don't be pressured into filing a bankruptcy that is best for the attorney! Some attorneys only file Chapter 13s or Chapter 7s. They try to make everyone fit into their practice model instead of focusing on what is best for the client. -
Chapter 13 dismissed for failure to provide pay stubs. When you file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Virginia, you are required to cooperate with the Chapter 13 trustee. -
If you think you are better off paying your debts through a debt consolidation program, you may need to carefully consider your decision. Does working with a debt consolidation company help your credit score more than filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy? -
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. -
Bankruptcy Court's authority over support payments and arrears. What can a Bankruptcy Court do to enforce Support payments Orders and collect for arrears? -
Protecting a Co-Signor on a loan in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Did you get someone to co-sign a loan with you? It is possible to protect a co-signor on a loan in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. -
Debt consolidation companies versus Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Why you should consider a Chapter 13 bankruptcy instead of a debt consolidation plan. -
Handling the Rough Emotional Aspects of Filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Filing for Chapter 13 can come with a wide range of emotions. Learn how to handle those feelings in a positive way!