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April 22, 2022
You’ve made it to the United States as an immigrant and you have a green card giving you lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. You hope to bring your loved ones still overseas to join you, just as you also hope to become a naturalized citizen. Yet, you have debts growing out of control and you must deal with that crisis at the same time. Is it possible to file for bankruptcy and still retain your LPR status and file to become a citizen?
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Working for the government requires having a security clearance. The security clearance allows you to have access to certain classified national security information.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2022
Life's financial curveballs can strike unexpectedly and make it difficult for you to pay bills or meet your financial obligations. Thankfully, filing for bankruptcy is among the promising options to help married couples facing financial distress achieve debt relief. However, before you file for bankruptcy, it is vital to understand how your bankruptcy petition will affect your spouse. Our knowledgeable Virginia bankruptcy attorneys can enlighten you about the impact of bankruptcy on your spouse and help you navigate key decisions.
Read MoreFeb. 18, 2022
Many Americans will face a medical emergency in their lifetime, and they will have to find a way to pay the bill. But it’s not just sudden medical emergencies that lead to expensive treatments and high bills.
Read MoreJan. 27, 2022
When experiencing financial distress, filing for bankruptcy is among the promising options to achieve debt relief and restore your financial health. Depending on the bankruptcy chapter you are petitioning for, you might lose your unnecessary luxury items. However, for the most part, your retirement accounts – including 401(k) and other qualified retirement accounts – will be protected in the bankruptcy case.
Read MoreDec. 9, 2021
If you have filed for bankruptcy before, you might wonder how long you must wait to file again — or if you are even allowed to do so. In fact, many people mistakenly think it is not possible to file for bankruptcy more than once.
Read MoreSept. 29, 2021
In March 2021, a student debt relief scam in Virginia resulted in the Equitable Acceptance Corporation paying some 700 residents $40,000 in restitution and canceling $50,000 in debt.
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