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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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. -
"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. -
Child Custody Rights During Separation How do you sort out issues of custody and support during separation? It all comes down to what is in the child's best interest. Click the link to read more! -
If you have high student loan debt and feel bankruptcy isn't an option, guess again! There are now some options for those who have high student loan debt and no way to repay it. -
Couple Posts Divorce Selfie, Proving That Amicable Divorce is Possible! Canadian couple Shannon & Chris Neuman share that "we have respectfully, thoughtfully and honorably ended our marriage in a way that will allow us to go forward as parenting partners," as they post a divorce selfie after they filed. -
If you're in the marijuana business and are having financial difficulties, bankruptcy may not be an option. Frank & Sarah Arenas, marijuana wholesalers in Denver, Colorado, had their Chapter 7 bankruptcy dismissed when judges determined they didn't deserve bankruptcy protection because of their profession. -
5 Child Custody Mistakes You Don't Want to Make Talking negatively about the other parent...using your children as your messenger or spy...These are just a few mistakes parents parent that can have negative ramifications on custody. -
Have school-aged children? How do you know if your custody agreement is the right fit? Your custody agreement needs to take into much more than who gets the kids for holidays and vacations. -
Facebook Profile Can Be Used In Child Custody Case A New York judge has set a precedent in a child custody ruling by allowing a Facebook profile to be used in determining a custody outcome -
Study Shows Women Are More Likely To Ask For Divorce Than Men Women are 69% more likely to ask for divorce, according to a study by Associate Professor of Sociology Michael J. Rosenfeld at Stanford University.