Virginia residents who are about to get married might not think that a prenuptial agreement is for them, particularly since people often think only the very wealthy need them. However, a prenup can be a good idea for any couple who is about to get married, whether...
Month: September 2015
Financial planning and divorce
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Sep 28, 2015 | Divorce
Many Virginia couples see their marriages come to an end for a variety of reasons. Some people who divorce make the mistake of not planning for their finances after the process has ended. Doing so while the divorce is still pending can help avoid some major pitfalls...
Unmarried parents face no increased divorce risk
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Sep 24, 2015 | Divorce
Virginia couples who had their first child before getting married have no increased risk of divorce, one study finds. Researchers at the Council on Contemporary Families aggregated data from families in two separate time groups, the first including women who had their...
Parental alienation may lead to court-ordered therapy
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Sep 16, 2015 | Child Custody
Some Virginia parents may be familiar with a phenomenon called parental alienation that was coined by a psychiatrist in the 1980s. It refers to what happens when one parent turns a child against the other parent, often as a result of a bitter divorce, and now there is...
Virginian parents must juggle custody arrangements
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Sep 14, 2015 | Child Custody
Divorced parents who share custody of their young children need to be willing to put serious effort into making things work. Those in the midst of negotiating new custody agreements as well as those with existing ones are advised to consider whether their parenting...
Retaining assets with Chapter 13
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Sep 9, 2015 | Chapter 13
Virginia residents may benefit from learning more about which properties are exempt under Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This type of bankruptcy involves reorganizing the debtor's assets and setting up a repayment plan to reimburse creditors. In contrast, Chapter 7 turns...
Creating a prenup in Virginia
On behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Sep 4, 2015 | Divorce
Regardless of a person's age or financial status, it is reasonable to create a prenuptial agreement. Even if a couple decides not to create one, it may be best for them to sit down prior to the wedding and discuss their current financial situation and their future...
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