If you are considering or are in the process of purchasing or selling a home and you know you will not be able to be physically present at the closing table, then you have a couple of options. The post Closing Options When A Purchaser/Seller Cannot Be Physically Present appeared first on Hanger Law ..read more

Real Estate has some terminology that may throw you off if you are a first time homebuyer.  Below sets forth some common terms used in Real Estate Transactions and what each means in lay terms. ALTA- Stands for American Land Title Association, the national trade association for the title insurance industry. ALTA member companies include businesses that conduct your closing and ... Read More The post Common Terms Heard in a Real Estate Transaction – Part One appeared first on Hanger Law ..read more

Hanger Law Elevates Attorney to Partner, Recognizing Exemplary Contributions and Commitment to Excellence Virginia Beach, VA – Hanger Law, a distinguished mid-sized law firm in Hampton Roads renowned for its expertise in Real Estate, Civil Litigation, and Estate Planning, is proud to announce the promotion of John Kaptan to the position of Partner. This well-deserved promotion recognizes John Kaptan’s exceptional ... Read More The post John Kaptan Promoted to Partner appeared first on Hanger Law ..read more

The answer is likely yes. You are married. In Virginia, there is a rebuttable presumption that marriages are valid. In fact, it has been said that the presumption of the validity of a marriage is the strongest presumption known to the law. Therefore, naturally, the burden of proof falls upon the party challenging the validity of the marriage to prove ... Read More The post Are You Really Married? appeared first on Hanger Law ..read more

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Feb. 1. 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lindsay M. Barton promoted to Partner at Hanger Law, becoming the first female attorney promoted to Partner. Hanger Law is proud to announce the promotion of Lindsay M. Barton to partner. Ms. Barton has been a valuable member of the firm for over 3 years and has demonstrated exceptional legal skills, client service, and commitment ... Read More The post Lindsay M. Barton Promoted to Partner appeared first on Hanger Law ..read more

It is always our goal to get to the closing table as seamlessly as possible; however, there are some things that can go on in the background that may be overlooked but that are very important to the process. The post What you need to bring to the Closing Table appeared first on Hanger Law ..read more

To protect possibly the most important investment you’ll ever make – the investment in your home. With a title insurance policy, you as owner, have an indemnity contract that will reimburse you for loss in the event someone asserts a claim against your property that is covered by the policy. How can there be a title defect if the title ... Read More The post Why You Need Title Insurance appeared first on Hanger Law ..read more