A Debtor filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is afforded protection from losing his or her home when that debtor a) indicates they want to keep their home and keep making payments on the mortgage and b) the … [Read more...]

The VA code provision that governs the Tenant's Assertion action under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is § 55-248.27. When To File a Tenant's Assertion Under the code, if there … [Read more...]

Often a couple’s only knowledge of divorce law is what he or she has heard from friends or family who has experienced a divorce, and/or media such as movies, websites, and television. One of the … [Read more...]

So, you’re going to jail. Fortunately, that does not necessarily mean that you must spend the next few days, weeks, or months in a single cell at the County jail or State prison. The Commonwealth of … [Read more...]

BAPCA, the "Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act" was proposed by Wall Street lobbyists, passed by Congress and signed into law on April 20, 2005. According to a new study by the … [Read more...]

In November, 2014 DC voters overwhelmingly approved Initiative 71 by a vote of 115,050 (70.06%) to 49,168 (29.94%). After dodging numerous congressional hurdles, the initiative will take effect on … [Read more...]

As the population ages, it is becoming increasingly important to know the legal avenues you can take if you suddenly find that a loved one can no longer care for themselves. Virginia law provides for … [Read more...]

When parents are in a custody dispute over a child, the parents are actually in dispute over two types of custody, legal custody and physical custody. Definition of Physical Custody Physical custody … [Read more...]