In re Williams 475 B.R. 489 (2012) addresses the case of the “eve-of-bankruptcy car purchase.” In this 2012 case before Judge Mayer, the debtors purchased a new car six days before filing their … [Read more...]
Virginia Ups Minimum Age to Tie the Knot
posted on August 9, 2016
A new law took effect in Virginia on July 1st, 2016 which requires that both parties must be at least 18 years of age in order to get married. It does allow individuals who are 16 and 17 years of age … [Read more...]
What is the Safe Overdose affirmative defense?
posted on August 4, 2016
Fear of the police or the possibility of facing criminal charges are two factors which may hinder individuals from calling for help in the case of a drug overdose. In an attempt to combat this … [Read more...]
What are Grandparent’s rights in custody and visitation cases?
posted on July 29, 2016
When parents of a child decide to split up, grandparents can often be unsure of their role in the future with regards seeing their grandchildren. When parents of a child are in crisis themselves and … [Read more...]
Chamber RVA to Host Chris Winslow
posted on July 28, 2016
As Part of its Politics 101 Series, Chamber RVA will host Chris Winslow and Tom Shields. "Tom Shields, director at the Center for Leadership in Education and an assistant professor at the Jepson … [Read more...]
Q: If I am rear-ended, how do I find out the insurance policy limits of the driver who hit me?
posted on July 27, 2016
If I am rear-ended, how do I find out the insurance policy limits of the driver who hit me? Well, there is good news. In 2015 and 2016, the Virginia General Assembly passed a law §8.01-417 and … [Read more...]
SCOTUS strikes down use of Warrantless Blood Tests in DUI
posted on July 26, 2016
Many states, including Virginia, have laws that require drivers to submit to a breath or blood test if they are arresting of suspected DUI or DWI. These laws are known as the implied consent law, … [Read more...]
What factors do courts consider when determining the amount of attorney’s fees to award in a divorce proceeding?
posted on June 10, 2016
The amount of attorney’s fees awarded in a divorce proceeding is within the discretion of the court. Va. Code 20-99(6) (2016). There are no specific requirements for determining an amount for the … [Read more...]
Discovery in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Litigation
posted on May 19, 2016
You filed your Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition with the Court. All seems to be proceeding smoothly, but just before the deadline passes for creditors to file a complaint, an adversary proceeding is … [Read more...]
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Can I File a New Plan?
posted on November 30, 2014
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is one of several options available to debtors seeking financial relief. Often, payments on a house mortgage, boat, or vehicle are behind and the debtor chooses Chapter 13 to … [Read more...]
