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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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. -
Feds Order Norfolk-based Portfolio Recovery to Repay $19 Million to Debters Some debtors who paid off debt to Portfolio Recovery may get some of their money back! Portfolio Recovery was ordered to repay $19 million to debtors and $8 million in penalties. Click the link to read more! -
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. -
Social Media & Divorce “There’s nothing at all that’s good that can come of social media and a divorce case,” says Michael Mosberg, partner at Aronson Mayefsky & Sloan, LLP. -
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. -
Divorce and College Funds...How Does That Work? Going through a divorce? You're likely not thinking about your child's college fund... this article provides guidance on how to navigate through your divorce while ensuring those college savings remain in tact. -
Divorced Under 30? Don't Beat Yourself Up! Read this advice on how divorce in your 20's can help you. -
Divorcing? Don't let your finances devastate you too. Financial security can be a challenge post divorce; read these 7 steps on how you can make it happen! -
Estate Planning 101 Why is estate planning so important? Read this article to find out! -
How will gay divorce differ from a traditional one? Gay divorce has many different nuances that doesn't pertain to traditional divorce. This article takes a look at some of the complexities. -
Amicable Divorce is the New Black "Conscious Uncoupling" is becoming increasingly more popular as couples seek an uncontested, amicable divorce while keeping the best interests of their family in mind. -
Same-Sex Marriage Law Now Provides for Same-Sex Divorce Equality When same-sex couples wanted a divorce prior to recent legislation, they had challenges to face if their state didn't practice same-sex marriage. -
Obama Administration Improperly Denies Student Loan Debt Relief State laws were systematically violated by deceiving students with bogus job placement rates at its career-oriented schools, and failed to tell prospective students that certain programs lacked accreditation. -
Home-Equity Lines of Credit See Jump in Delinquencies A big payment shock is on the way for many homeowners who have borrowed money under home-equity lines of credit they signed up for prior to the housing bust. -
Why Some Retired People May Consider Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Under certain conditions, a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy can be a viable way to protect retirement assets from creditors. -
Debtors Can't Void Underwater Mortgages In Bankruptcy, Supreme Court Rules Do you owe more on your 1st mortgage that your house is worth? If so, a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy might be for you!