FAQ
Do the US Courts offer information?
Do the US Courts offer information?
Yes. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on behalf of the Federal Judiciary maintains a web site with useful information. You can find them here. www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/bankruptcy
What is the Virginia Homestead Exemption?
What is the Virginia Homestead Exemption?
The homestead exemption is an exemption that must be claimed. Outside of bankruptcy, you claim the exemption by filing a homestead deed in the courthouse of the city or county where you live. It is not a deed of sale such a the deed you get when you buy a home. An example can be found at http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+34-14. Also see my page on the Homestead exemption.