In every divorce, the couple's marital assets will be divided, either in a negotiated agreement that is approved by the court or by the court itself. This process will also include their marital debts. Different types of debt are divided in different ways. Credit card...
Many states consider changes in child custody laws
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Jun 25, 2015 | Child Custody
Judges are generally more willing to grant child custody to fathers than they have been in the past, as traditional parenting roles no longer apply in all cases. In courtrooms in Virginia and around the country, judges look at factors like a parent's ability to care...
Removing liens through bankruptcy in Virginia
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Jun 18, 2015 | Chapter 7
On June 1, the Supreme Court ruled that a debtor could not void a junior lien through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This reaffirmed a ruling from a 1992 Supreme Court case that said a debtor could not strip down a partially underwater mortgage. In the 2015 case, it was...
Mistakes that are often made during a divorce
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Jun 11, 2015 | Divorce
Virginia couples going through a divorce should know that their financial well-being may be at stake because of a few mistakes that are often made during the process. Many of these are caused by emotions getting in the way of logic, leading couples to errors ranging...
Affleck and Garner divorce raises Social Security questions
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Jun 9, 2015 | Divorce
Virginia residents may have heard or read about the speculation about a possible rift between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. The two high-profile stars have not commented on the matter, but that has not stopped Hollywood gossip columnists from putting forward...
Supreme Court rules on bankruptcy conversion issue
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Jun 1, 2015 | Chapter 13
A recent Supreme Court decision may be of interest to Virginia residents who are considering filing for bankruptcy as a form of debt relief. In a unanimous decision on May 18, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that debtors who convert to Chapter 7 should be entitled to...
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