Whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, you may only speak with two people throughout the entire bankruptcy process: your attorney and the trustee. Then your attorney lets you know you might have to talk with the people you owe money to. After you filed your petition in...

You feel that filing for bankruptcy in Virginia represents the most favorable way to resolve your current financial woes. Before you file, you want to get a head start on your financial recovery.  Forbes offers tips for bouncing back from bankruptcy. Know which steps...

Filing for bankruptcy does not mean you lose all your possessions. Virginia allows residents who file for bankruptcy to take certain exemptions for assets that the court will not seize to repay debt. These are the most common bankruptcy exemptions to know about in...

If you are struggling with overwhelming debt, you are not alone. According to one report, around 14% of U.S. households owe more in unpaid debts than what own. However, each year less than 1% of these households address their financial issues by filing for bankruptcy....

Life for people in Virginia does not always go according to plan. There are many unexpected events that can cause people’s lives to go into a very different direction. People may lose a job, suffer a major injury, develop a disease or have a family member go through a...

Debt is a problem that can affect anyone. Whether a person has a substantial income or a modest one, unexpected life events can throw off one’s ability to meet their financial obligations. When a Virginia resident cannot manage the payment of their bills and finds...

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...

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,...

Payday loans were once a popular option for individuals in Virginia looking to bridge the financial gap between a difficult financial situation and their next paycheck. On its face, the intent behind these loans seemed fair. After all, businesses providing these loans...

A lot of Virginians find themselves financially struggling at one point or another. While many of these individuals are able to climb out of debt or easily manage it, others find themselves completely overwhelmed. While many people in the latter category make an...