Interested in Recent Legal News? Here Are Some Local and National Headlines.
Sometimes reading about legal issues happening in Virginia and across the nation can bring some clarity and understanding to your own situation with bankruptcy or family law.
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Stress Awareness Month and Financial Difficulty April is Stress Awareness Month! Struggling with finances and low credit scores can trigger considerable stress for individuals, couples, and families. -
Avoid Foreclosure in Your Divorce Divorce can have a big impact on your finances and how you handle your mortgage liability. A messy divorce with little or no financial planning can leave you with a foreclosed home. -
President Trump is Increasing Bankruptcy Filing Fees, But Not For All Chapters President Trump's budget includes raising the filing fees for bankruptcy, but does it effect personal bankruptcy? -
Can bankruptcy discharge all my debts, even taxes or loans? Bankruptcy can help clean up your debt problems, but certain debts like federal tax debts, student loans, and child support cannot be discharged in bankruptcy! -
Got debt? One couple owes $191 million! A couple who are both in the medical profession recently filed bankruptcy for $191 million dollars, and may owe money to 800 patients. -
Your Tax Refund Could Be Intentionally Delayed by the IRS The IRS may be delaying some tax refunds for 2017. -
Do You Know the Status Of Your Car Loan? Is your car loan "under water"? Read this article for a few things you should know regarding your car payments. -
How To Cope With Your Divorce Divorce is hard on you, no matter how "easy" or "simple" it is. Read on for some tips on how to cope with divorce. -
Paying for Bankruptcy When You're Broke Is Possible! Wondering how you're supposed to pay for a bankruptcy when you're broke? This article explains the steps! -
10 tips to ensure your divorce doesn't kill your finances! Divorce is hard enough - don't let financial burdens toughen the load! Read these 10 tips to ensure your divorce doesn't leave you with financial hardship. -
New Virginia law sets marrying age at 18 Did you know that Virginia allowed for children as young as 13 to marry if they were pregnant and had parental consent? -
Should I file a Chapter 13 or Chapter 7? You must determine which bankruptcy chapter is best for you to file based on your financial circumstances... will it be Chapter 13 or Chapter 7? -
Do you need a will? Many people think that because they aren't considered "wealthy" that a will isn't necessary. -
Where does Hampton Roads fall nationally when it comes to bankruptcy rates? Out of the top 100 counties that file bankruptcy nationwide, Hampton is number 46 -
Cancer & Foreclosure Severe health conditions are one of the leading causes of foreclosure, with many fearing the will be left homeless as they battle their disease. -
Uncertainty in plans to repay student loan debt. Surveys showed that 45% of borrowers are unsure how much their payments are, 37% don't know their interest rate and 15% don't even know their total balance. -
Divorce Attorneys Know Best the Signs of a Doomed Marriage Divorce attorneys share 8 signs that a marriage is likely heading for divorce -
Celebrities who have filed bankruptcy Don't feel bad if you're filing for bankruptcy - you're in good company! Check out these celebrities who also had to file bankruptcy and learn why. -
The Impact of Divorce on your Estate Plan Read this article to ensure your estate plan is not overlooked! -
Avoid Financial Pitfalls of Divorce Divorce is one of the leading causes for bankruptcy. Read this article to learn how to avoid financial pitfalls during divorce!