Protective orders can help prevent family abuse

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Nov 21, 2014 | Domestic Violence

Virginia residents who are victims of family abuse may be able to obtain a protective order for situations involving domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault and other potentially harmful acts. If an individual is afraid they may be hurt, killed or sexually...

What are the factors to deciding visitation rights?

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Nov 21, 2014 | Child Custody

When making decisions about visitation, there are a number of factors that a judge might consider. Generally, the court seeks to provide consistent and predictable interaction with each parent. However, there are some factors, such as abusive behavior or neglect,...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy plans for Virginia residents

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Nov 15, 2014 | Chapter 13

Virginia residents may elect to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy if they do not qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or they have assets such as a home that they wish to protect. With a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the debtor files a plan with the court that specifies the...

What is considered the best interest of the child?

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Nov 13, 2014 | Child Custody

In Virginia, there are several factors used to determine if a custody or visitation decision is in the best interests of a child. The first factor that is taken into account is the age of the child and the changing needs of the child as it gets older. The current...

Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Virginia

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Nov 7, 2014 | Chapter 13

Those in Virginia who wish to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy must meet certain criteria to be eligible for such procedure. Anyone looking to file must have unsecured debts of no more than $383,175 and secured debts of no more than $1,149,525. In addition to that...

The aspects of legal child custody

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Nov 3, 2014 | Child Custody

When couples with children divorce, custody of the children is one of the major aspects they focus on during negotiations. Once a child custody agreement has been reached, both parents must abide by the agreement. If either parent ignores the agreement, that parent...