Roanoke Legal Issues Blog
Medical costs have more people turning to bankruptcy for answers
Being seriously sick or injured can be bad enough on its own, but the costs associated with medical issues may linger longer than your ailments. Overwhelming price tags may have you asking how you’re going to manage, but bankruptcy may hold the answer to your...
Personal loans on the rise, may spur Chapter 7 filings
Virginians often have to turn to financing to accomplish their goals in life. Whether it is buying a house or a car, going on vacation, or even paying other debt like medical expenses, many individuals have to take out one or more of a variety of loans to ensure they...
How is paternity established in Virginia?
Paternity is the act of identifying a child's father. Establishing paternity is important for many reasons, including establishing child support obligations and creating a legal relationship between a man and his child. Both circumstances can ensure that a child is...
Consider having a legal ally during child custody dispute
There are a number of factors that can play into a child custody determination. We recently discussed the impact domestic violence can have on children and the role it can play in child custody disputes, but there are other significant issues that can be determinative...
Take advantage of advanced technology as a non-custodial parent
Even if you were the one who took the initial step by filing a divorce petition in a Virginia court, it doesn't mean it was easy to leave your kids. Adapting to a new lifestyle as a non-custodial parent typically takes time, patience and a lot of effort. Especially if...
How automatic stays in Chapter 13 can help
Anyone can fall on hard financial times. The sudden loss of a job, the onset of an unexpected medical condition, even caring for aging loved ones can strain an individual's finances. Typically, these individuals try to do everything they can to stay afloat, even at...
Divorce, property division, and the marital home
During marital dissolution, the property division process can be amongst the most contentious. There's good reason for this conflict, too. After all, the outcome of property division sets the stage for each individual's post-divorce financial situation. Therefore,...
More older Americans are seeking bankruptcy protection
Financial difficulties can befall individuals of any age or economic class. The sudden loss of a job, the onset of an unexpected medical condition, or other major life events can throw an individual into financial despair. These individuals may struggle to get by,...
The effect of domestic violence on a child’s well-being
For many Virginians, there is nothing more important to them than their children. When divorce or other issues arise between parents, children can be adversely affected. Although Virginia's family law courts seek to determine what is in the children's best interests...
July sees significant increase in bankruptcy filings
If you're struggling with debt, you're not alone. In fact, in July alone, more than 64,000 Americans filed for bankruptcy, which was a 5% increase from the number of filings in June. There have been more than 450,000 bankruptcies filed in the first seven months of...
