In Virginia, if a husband or a wife with minor children wish to get a divorce, but don’t have any fault grounds (adultery, cruelty, desertion, etc.) available to them, what can they do? The answer is … [Read more...]
Partner Erika MacCormac Speaking at Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Advanced Family Law Retreat
posted on February 5, 2020
Later this month Partner Erika MacCormac will be speaking at the 2020 Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Advanced Family Law Retreat seminar on Custody and Visitation: Difficult Topics in Difficult … [Read more...]
DUI Under 21 in Virginia
posted on January 31, 2020
Most people believe that if you have a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) under 0.08, you are safe to drive and cannot be charged with DUI. However, in Virginia, that is not the case. If you are under 21 … [Read more...]
Unlawful Search and Evidence Retrieved – What Might a Court Do?
posted on January 17, 2020
For years, evidence that police find in violation of a person’s rights under the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution – the right against unlawful search and seizure- is commonly ruled inadmissible … [Read more...]
How a Chapter 13 can Solve Your Vehicle Issues
posted on January 9, 2020
If you find yourself behind on your car payments, you may want to consider filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition. Why? 1. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, once filed, immediately imposes what is … [Read more...]
Why would I choose to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy instead of a Chapter 7?
posted on January 8, 2020
If you've been struggling to pay bills on time, beginning to fall behind or have been behind for a sustained period of time, you might be considering filing for bankruptcy. The single most common … [Read more...]
How the Great Recession birthed a powerful two-punch formula for mortgage debtors
posted on January 6, 2020
The Great Recession began with the Federal Reserve reducing interest rates to very low levels in an attempt to stabilize the US economy. The Fed held low interest rates through 2004. In combination … [Read more...]
Q: If I file bankruptcy to stop foreclosure, can I reduce my mortgage payment?
posted on January 6, 2020
The mortgage payment is perhaps the fundamental item in many household budgets. This is because the family home is still seen as the primary vehicle for family wealth-building. In times of financial … [Read more...]
Virginia License Suspension Forgiveness – For now, a temporary reprieve.
posted on December 18, 2019
This year Virginia has seen a change in how it handles license suspension. There have been many articles and news outlets stating that through a budget amendment effective July 1, 2019 Virginia law … [Read more...]
Where do I file suit? State or Federal Court?
posted on December 6, 2019
Both the federal government and each state government have their own distinct court systems. While both include judges, attorneys, and witnesses alike, they are very different. The main difference … [Read more...]
