In the event a couple in Virginia gets divorced, spousal support may either be awarded by a judge in a court order or agreed to by the parties. The theory behind ordered spousal support is to remove unfair financial impediments one spouse may have due to his or her...
Month: December 2014
Federal taxes and bankruptcy considerations
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Dec 29, 2014 | Chapter 13
When Virginia residents are struggling to pay their debts and keep up with bills, they may find relief with a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The bankruptcy codes have specific guidelines regarding filing requirements and eligibility. In addition to having some form of regular...
Dealing with domestic violence in Virginia
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Dec 22, 2014 | Domestic Violence
Many people are victims of domestic violence, and they may not know what to do in order to plan for their safety and to get help. There are options available to victims of domestic violence. It is important for those affected to secure the safety of themselves and any...
What are the requirements to apply for chapter 7 bankruptcy?
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Dec 16, 2014 | Chapter 7
When Virginia residents are struggling with large amounts of debt, they may consider filing for bankruptcy. There are several different forms of bankruptcy, but Chapter 7 is the type most often recommended for individuals who wish to discharge debt. Although this is a...
Treatment of inheritances during divorce
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Dec 15, 2014 | Family Law
The manner in which an individual handles an inheritance could later affect how it is treated in case of a divorce. Because Virginia is not a community property state, marital properties and separate properties are treated differently during divorce. In many cases, an...
Divorce rates continue to decline
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Dec 5, 2014 | Divorce
Many Virginia residents likely believe that approximately half of all marriages end in divorce, but this widely held view is not supported by the latest statistics. The rate at which couples divorced increased sharply in the 1970s and 1980s, but they have since...
Child custody and relocating
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Dec 3, 2014 | Divorce
Divorced parents in Virginia who are considering moving may wonder what the laws are regarding relocating their children, custody and visitation. If the parents have not included a prior agreement regarding relocation in their child custody plan, the issue may be...
Child custody and visitation for non-parents
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Dec 2, 2014 | Child Custody
Under Virginia law, people who are not the parents of a child may apply for custody if they are a relative, stepparent, former stepparent or anyone who has filled a similar role in relation to the child. Both parents are also able to seek custody of the child, and the...
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