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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Debt Collector Unlawfully Contacting Family Members A woman in West Virginia is alleging that Midland Credit Management has been unlawfully contacting family members in order to coerce payments and harassing her
New Ruling: Cases No Longer Automatically Dismissed Without a Hearing A ruling found that Local Bankruptcy Rule for dismissal of a voluntary bankruptcy case conflicts with the requirement of 1307 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Hampton Roads Legal Services competes for Best Law Firm again! Hampton Roads Legal Services is competing to win Best Law Firm in Virginia Beach again this year after winning 2 Silver awards and 1 Gold award in the past 3 years
Discounts coming to our Virginia Beach Bankruptcy Law Firm! We've had some big changes at our bankruptcy law office! We are excited to welcome a new paralegal, and roll out a discount program for new bankruptcy clients.
Baby boomers filing bankruptcy are increasing dramatically! American baby boomers are becoming a large portion of clients filing for bankruptcy. Why is this happening and how can older Americans prepare themselves?
What Happens To My Product When A Business Goes Bankrupt? Wedding gown company Alfred Angelo just filed bankruptcy, leaving countless brides without their wedding gowns. The good news is, consumers have options to recover!
Senate Health Care Bill Will Impact Personal Bankruptcies How will the senate health care bill effect personal bankruptcy filings, and what does it mean for you, the everyday consumer in America?
How are you impacted when retail stores go bankrupt? With so many retailers going bankrupt, you may be wondering what happens to your merchandise, your money, or your services that you already paid for but have not received.
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.
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.
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!
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?
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
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.
Debt Relief Firm ordered to pay $173 Million Costa Mesa based debt settlement firm Morgan Drexen was ordered to pay $173 Million in restitution and penalties
Changes to Official Bankruptcy Forms Most Official Bankruptcy Forms are scheduled to be replaced with substantially revised, reformatted and renumbered versions.
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.