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Hannah W. Hutman Recognized by ABI
Hoover Penrod attorney Hannah Hutman has been recognized by the American Bankruptcy Institute as one of the "40 Under 40" Emerging Leaders in Insolvency Practice. Honorees were selected by a steering committee of insolvency professionals who looked at a range of...
Probate Law
As the appointed Commissioner of Accounts for the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, Virginia, I am charged with helping steer fiduciaries through the probate process. Following qualification by a fiduciary in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, copies of all relevant...
Pitfalls of Litigation That You May Not Have Considered
Most people manage to make it through life without ever being involved in a lawsuit. If you’ve found yourself in the unfortunate situation of having to file a lawsuit or having a suit filed against you, you probably don’t know exactly what to expect. Unfortunately,...
Step-Parent Adoption in Virginia
Adopting your spouse’s child is a wonderful experience but sometimes the legal and emotional issues can feel a bit overwhelming. The purpose of this article is to ease that anxiety and provide you with some basic information about the step-parent adoption process in...
What are the First Steps in My Divorce Case?
If you or your spouse is contemplating separation or divorce, you are likely to have many questions: Who will move out of the home? What will happen with our children? Who will pay our bills? What will we do about our property? Will I have to pay, or will I be...
Collaborative Law Divorce
Divorce is difficult, even for the most amicable couples. This is because, in reality, there is not one divorce, but three divorces which occur at the same time, and are intertwined affecting each other: The legal divorce The financial divorce The emotional divorce...
Is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy My Best Option?
A business owner or manager concerned that his or her company may not survive a period of diminished revenue often needs a professional analysis on the pros and cons of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This kind of bankruptcy can provide a procedure through which a business...
Who Files Bankruptcy?
The thought of filing bankruptcy can seem daunting, embarrassing, and even confusing. You may believe that you are the only one in a difficult financial situation. Under any form of financial burden or stress, it is easy to feel alone and isolated from those around...
Can One Spouse File for Bankruptcy without the Other?
Filing for bankruptcy can be an effective way to find relief from crippling debt and get a fresh start financially. If you're married, you'll need to decide whether to file individually or jointly with your spouse. Both options are allowable under law, but the right...
Crafting Child-Support Arrangements That Put Children First
In divorce cases involving children, securing the current and future welfare of the children is always of paramount importance. The guiding principle is to do what’s right for the child. Under Virginia law, child support must adequately provide for a child’s needs,...