May, 2015 | Bowen Ten PC

What Virginia couples should know about prenuptial agreements

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | May 29, 2015 | Family Law

Virginia couples planning on marriage may benefit from signing a prenuptial agreement to specify their financial arrangements in the case of a divorce or the death of one spouse. Creating a prenuptial agreement can be a straightforward process, and it is recommended...

Jon Gosselin reportedly seeking custody of 1 child

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | May 26, 2015 | Child Custody

Virginia fans of reality television shows may be interested to learn that actor and father Jon Gosselin is seeking custody of just one of his sextuplets, his 11-year-old daughter, Hannah. Reportedly, his daughter has indicated that her mom, Kate, is forcing her to...

Nations come together to combat child abduction

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | May 18, 2015 | Child Custody

The thought of a child being abducted and taken overseas is a terrifying one for Virginia parents, but this was the reality for at least 8,000 American children between 2008 and 2013 according to the U.S. State Department. The department receives thousands of requests...

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy could be prudent financial planning

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | May 13, 2015 | Bankruptcy

Many Virginia residents who file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy only do so after all other efforts to take control of an unmanageable financial situation have failed. Sometimes this is due to the social stigma that surrounds bankruptcy, and sometimes individuals put off...

A look at some ways to protect separate property with no prenup

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | May 11, 2015 | Family Law

Virginia residents who are looking to protect their separate assets in their marriage may be interested in some ways to accomplish this. Even without a written agreement, this separation may be achievable for the most part. A prenuptial agreement is one important way...

Lawyers and couples say social media a factor in divorces

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | May 6, 2015 | Divorce

Couples in Virginia may be surprised to learn that nearly 15 percent of 2,000 couples in a poll conducted by a British law firm said that they had considered divorce due to the activities of their spouses on social media. In addition, nearly 25 percent said they...

The use of social media in the service of process

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | May 1, 2015 | Divorce

Virginia residents who are contemplating a divorce likely know that it is necessary to serve the other spouse with divorce papers. While this may seem like a simple task, in many cases it is not. The spouse's whereabouts may be unknown and finding him or her might...