February, 2015 | Bowen Ten PC

How conflict can drive up the cost of divorce

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Feb 24, 2015 | Divorce

As many Virginia readers may be aware, divorce litigation can be expensive. What readers may not be aware of, however, is the fact that spouses have a great deal of control over the cost of their own divorce. In other words, the cost of a divorce is proportional to...

How to proceed after filing for Chapter 13

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Feb 19, 2015 | Chapter 13

A Virginia resident who files for Chapter 13 bankruptcy may worry about delays in action after the submission of required documentation. It is important to be aware of one's responsibilities if the plan is not approved within 30 days of filing. Payments on secured...

Virginia crime victims could get compensation from state

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Feb 17, 2015 | Domestic Violence

Crime can have devastating effects on its victims. An act of violence can leave victims physically or mentally scarred. They also can be affected financially by either the crime or the cost of treatment for physical or mental injury. Under some circumstances, victims...

The status of a business after Chapter 7 bankruptcy

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Feb 11, 2015 | Chapter 7

Virginia business owners who are faced with unmanageable debt likely have many areas of concern. One question that they will need answered is whether or not they can keep operations going after the bankruptcy has been filed. The answer to that question largely depends...

Single parent tax issues

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Feb 10, 2015 | Divorce

At the end of a marriage, Virginia parents work through divorce legal issues that affect their children such as child custody and child support and visitation plans. Decisions about these issues could have an effect on taxes. Head of household status, which can allow...

Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Feb 3, 2015 | Chapter 7

Individuals in Virginia who file for bankruptcy generally choose between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 involves liquidation of nonexempt assets while Chapter 13 involves making payments to creditors over a period of 3-5 years. In many cases, Chapter 13 payment...