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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Introducing our new Administrative Assistant! Meet our new Administrative Assistant, Abigail Rocklin. -
Introducing our new Marketing Director! Meet our new Marketing Director! -
New Faces Around our Virginia Beach Bankruptcy Law Firm! Hampton Roads Legal Services has some new faces! -
6,000 jobs are coming to Norfolk! Looking for a new job in Norfolk? You may have a great opportunity very soon! -
Do you need a will? Prince didn't have a will to determine the dissolution of his assets. Many people think that because they aren't considered "wealthy" that a will isn't necessary; however depending on state laws, division of assets may not go as you would anticipate if you don't have an estate plan governing your wishes. -
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. -
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. -
The Sorry State of America's Household Finances Thanks to stagnant wages, a lack of savings and rising debt levels, American families are feeling tattered and strained. -
Debt collectors charged with crimes for fraud in collections. Debt collectors frequently use abusive tactics to try to scare individuals into making payments on old debts. Recently one large agency got caught. -
One third of Americans have deliquient debt in collections In Virginia, more than 40% of individuals with a credit report have debts in collections -
Bankruptcy Fraud can mean serious jail time. Lying in your bankruptcy paperwork can have serious consequences as one man in Virginia has discovered. -
Custody Cases can take time but it is easy to get frustrated. When a custody case seems to drag on for months or even years, it is easy to get frustrated. Read what one mom did when she got tired of waiting for a decision. -
Another Bankruptcy Petition Scammer has struck Looking for a cheap bankruptcy attorney to file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? Don't be taken in by internet petition "attorneys" who promise a really low price. -
Ambulance Company Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Virginia. When a local company filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, former employees did not receive their last paycheck. -
Misrepresnting Information on Your Bankrutcy can land you in jail Bankruptcy Fraud is a serious offense and can lead to criminal charges. Providing false information on your bankruptcy petition is never a good idea. -
Even Golf Courses can be effected by the economy and file bankruptcy. Many people would view golf as a luxury that would not be effected by the economy but even a golf course can fall victim to hard times and file bankruptcy. -
Debt Collectors Threatening Arrest if individual does not pay up. The latest debt collection scam is a phone call, fax or email threatening to have the individual arrested if they do no make an immediate payment. -
Tips for dealing with co-signed debts This article provides some good tips on dealing with co-signed debt where someone else was supposed to be making the payments.