Losing a driver's license can cause considerable hardship and make it difficult for someone to work, go to school or take care of family matters. However, violating DUI laws often leads to license suspension or revocation. Ignition interlock laws keep people from...
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Can you keep your home after bankruptcy?
Many people who struggle with debt worry they may lose their home in a bankruptcy filing. In fact, most filers can keep part or all of their home equity if they can continue to make mortgage payments. Learn more about the homestead exemption that applies when filing...
5 factors that make or break a credit score
An individual’s credit score might be one of the greatest influencers on the ability to obtain an affordable major loan in Virginia, such as a mortgage. The first skill in credit management is an understanding of how the consumer scoring models work. According to...
What is the role of a bankruptcy trustee?
Almost every bankruptcy case involves a bankruptcy trustee. So if you are considering filing for bankruptcy to get out from under debt, you should familiarize yourself with the role a bankruptcy trustee plays in the process, as you will almost certainly deal with a...
How do I apply for SSDI?
Adults who can no longer work because of a physical or mental health condition can apply for Social Security disability insurance. This program assists those with disabilities that will last at least 12 months. Explore the application process before seeking benefits...
Do brain injuries from crashes affect your personality?
Brain Injuries, Explained When Virginia residents get into crashes, injury is sometimes unavoidable. Head injuries in particular are common among crash victims. These injuries vary in impact and severity. Today, we will look at traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). These...
5 steps to take after a car accident
You take a risk every time you hop in a vehicle. Hopefully, you never find yourself needing to know what to do after an accident. But, according to the statistics, it’s likely that you or someone you know might be involved in a car accident. In Virginia, the most...
What is an automatic stay?
If you have failed to make a credit card payment, owe excessive medical fees or have had an account sent to collections, you know first-hand what it is like to be contacted by a collector. Whether collectors call you at inconvenient hours or send emails constantly,...
What is the Chapter 7 means test?
If extensive debts have placed you in a precarious financial situation, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy might help re-establish you by allowing for certain debts to be discharged. Is for this very reason why Chapter 7 remains the most popular option for those...
How serious is asbestos exposure?
If you work construction or at a Virginia shipyard, you face the serious threat of asbestos exposure that could result in your becoming totally disabled or even dying. So many of the products and materials you work with on a daily basis contain asbestos, and FindLaw...