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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The Virginia Supreme Court Recognizes Gay Couples in Divorce Law! The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that an individual doesn't need to pay alimony to their ex if they are now in a relationship with a person of the same sex. Click the link to read more! -
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! -
A quarter of all divorces come stem from ages 50+. Silver divorce numbers are growing, with more people over 50 divorced than widowed for the first time in history. -
Debt Relief Firm Morgan Drexen was ordered to pay $173Million in restitution and penalties. Costa Mesa based debt settlement firm Morgan Drexen was ordered to pay $173Million in restitution and penalties, after a judge determined millions of dollars were collected from struggling consumers illegally. -
Don't Let Your Finances Suffer Post-Divorce Divorce is one of the leading causes for bankruptcy. Read these tips of how to keep your finances afloat post-divorce. -
16 Celebrities Who Have Filed Bankruptcy Bankruptcy doesn't discriminate against the rich and famous. Read about these 16 celebrities who have gone bankrupt! -
Should you change your last name post divorce? Blogger Rosemond Perdue Cranner discusses the pro's and con's of changing your last name post-divorce. -
Proposed Law Distributes Custody Equally for Divorced Parents A law is being proposed in Missouri that would distribute custody more equally between mom and dad. -
Company that claims to help borrowers with their student loan debt files bankruptcy. There are several companies out there claiming the help borrowers with their student loan debt. Read about these controversial businesses and learn why one in particular, Student Aid Center, Inc., filed for bankruptcy. -
Norfolk Bankruptcy Petition Preparer Charged with Six Counts of Fraud Perfect example of why you should have a trusted and knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney walk you through the bankruptcy process... -
"Dance Moms" Abby Lee Miller indicted for bankruptcy fraud. If you're going to bankruptcy, make sure you obtain good counsel and complete the process honestly and accurately. -
How Entrepreneurial Couples Can Keep Their Business Alive Post Divorce Many entrepreneurial couples struggle with how to divide the business they grew together when they divorce. This article provides great insight into how to approach that! -
6 Tips on Social Media & Divorce 6 great tips on how to navigate social media as you go through your divorce! -
One-third of cancer survivors go into debt, and 3% file for bankruptcy! One-third of cancer survivors go into debt, and 3% file for bankruptcy! Cancer costs have grown at a much faster pace than anything else in the medical industry. -
Holidays, Divorce and Who Gets The Children? If you're going through a divorce and need some guidance on how to handle the holidays, this is a great read! Especially if children are involved. -
Changes to Official Bankruptcy Forms Most Official Bankruptcy Forms are scheduled to be replaced with substantially revised, reformatted and renumbered versions. -
Don't Sign Your Divorce Papers Until You Read This! Did you know that the standard of living post-divorce decreases for women on average 73%, and increases for men by 42%?! Check out this article to make sure that doesn't happen to you! -
Virginia is for Lovers! Virginia ranks #12 on the Least Divorced States List! -
Beware of Bankruptcy Phone Scammers! Phone scammers in Vermont have started calling bankruptcy filers from a spoof caller ID system, posing as the filer's attorney and stating more money is required to pay debts outside of the bankruptcy. -
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Divorce Attorney Now that courts have made DIY divorce more available, many couples are choosing to file without the assistance of an attorney. Read this article to learn 5 reasons why you might not want to take that route.