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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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?
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.
Man loses his house after filing bankruptcy by himself Filing a bankruptcy without an attorney can cause serious problems.
7 Tips To Survive a Layoff in Hampton Roads, VA With the local layoffs a significant number of people in Hampton Roads will soon become unemployed.
Squeezing a client into Attorney's practice model 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.
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.
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?
Don't have your VA 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 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!