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Tools and Resources for Washington, VA Consumers

Free Virginia MEANS TEST CALCULATOR for Rappahannock County (applies the state and county income and expense standards into your means test calculation. Updated with the latest median income and expense standards for April 1, 2024)
Free Virginia BANKRUPTCY EXEMPTION FINDER: Search detailed listings of bankruptcy exemptions under Virginia law and Federal law, for use in filing out Schedule C, when you file for bankruptcy.
Virginia BANKRUPTCY COURT ESSENTIAL INFO: Get information about using your local bankruptcy court.
FREE BANKRUPTCY FORMS:
We'll tell you which bankruptcy forms you need and where to find them.

Virginia PROBATE COURT FINDER:
Probate Court for Rappahannock County: Key information about your local probate court (Circuit Court in Virginia) for Rappahannock County.
How Probate Works in Virginia: How to handle the probate of an inheritance at Rappahannock County's probate court.
Small Estates Procedures in Virginia: Learn how to use Virginia's Small Estate procedures that can save you time and money.
Virginia Estate Taxes:
Virginia, like most states, does not impose an estate or inheritance tax. Only a few states do.
Ways to Avoid Probate in Virginia. Find out what property bypasses probate death and goes directly to beneficiaries. such as Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs)

Benefit Amounts in Virginia: Learn how unemployment works, how much you'll get, and for how long.
Eligibility: >Whether you qualify for unemployment.
How to Apply: How to apply for unemployment in Virginia.
Unemployment Office Near Me? How to find your local unemployment office.
COVID-19 Benefits: We tracked the rise and fall of COVID-19 unemployment benefit payments.

Virginia Minimum Wage:
The minimum wage in Virginia is $12 an hour. Because this is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, employees in Virginia must be paid at least $12 an hour.
Overtime Pay: Every state has rules about weekly maximum hours and overtime. Learn about the overtime laws in Virginia and whether they apply to you.
Wage Claims: If you're being unlawfully underpaid, you need to learn how to file a "Wage Claim" in Virginia.
Tips : Every state has special pay rates for tipped workers. Find out the rules for tipped workers in Virginia.

State Standards For Custody Decisions: How Virginia Courts make child custody decisions
Family Court for Rappahannock County: Rappahannock County Family Court information, including maps, forms and links.
Enforcement of Custody Orders: Can you enlist local police to help enforce a custody court order?
Child Custody Lawyers: To help you handle your child custody matters.

Sign Up: We have the latest on how to sign up for Obamacare Insurance for 2023 in Virginia!
Is Health Insurance Mandatory in Virginia? Learn about whether Virginia imposes tax penalties for not having health insurance.
Special Enrollment Periods: How to enroll because of a "special enrollment period."
Rates & Providers in Your County: Information and rates for providers for Rappahannock County if you live in a state served by Healthcare.gov.

Elected Representatives: Find out the websites and phone numbers of those representing you at the Federal, State, County, and City levels of government.
How to Vote: Learn how to register and where and when to vote in Washington, VA.
Gerrymandering in Virginia: Has your state been gerrymandered? Find out how to end gerrymandering and have voters pick politicians, not vice versa.
Tracking Issues: Organizations that track legislation you care about

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