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 rise of racially motivated "southern" bankruptcy If you haven't heard of the "Southern-Style Bankruptcy", you probably will soon because several news outlets have recently run stories on this unethical trend. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
16 Celebrities Who Have Filed Bankruptcy! Bankruptcy doesn't discriminate against the rich and famous. Read about these 16 celebrities who have gone bankrupt! -
Student loan debt company 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. -
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! -
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy May Restore Credit Faster Chapter 13 Bankruptcy May Restore Credit Faster in Hampton Roads -
Bankruptcy 101 in Virginia Bankruptcy 101 in Hampton Roads -
Distress in the Oil Field The price of oil has plummeted, allowing consumers to realize significant savings. The oil companies, however, have all filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. -
JPMorgan Chase to Pay $50M+ in Settlement Virginia Beach Chase will pay over 25,000 homeowners who filed bankruptcy in settlement with The Department of Justice's U.S. Trustee Program. -
Owe $50k+ on debts other than a mortgage? You're not alone. If you owe over $50,000 on debts other than a mortgage, you are not alone. -
How 2 Tennessee Teachers Paid Off $92k in Less Than 3 Years If you would have to use the money that you need to live on to pay off all your debts in less than 5 years, then bankruptcy may be a solution for you. -
Lying in a Bankruptcy is never a Good Idea Woman in West Virginia was sentenced to 2 years of probation for forging a Bankruptcy Trustee's signature on loan documents after she filed for bankruptcy. -
Repossesion of a car is becoming much easier with electronics. If you fall behind on your car payments, your finance company has many new tools to help them locate your car and repossess it. -
Firms being sued over false loan modifications practices. The federal government and some states are suing law firms that offered loan modification services but did little to assist the individuals that retained them.