On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Apr 25, 2017 | Bankruptcy
Virginia consumers who are struggling to make credit card payments might discover that their issuer has sold their debt to another company. For example, earlier in 2017, Credit Shop, Inc. purchased $1.6 billion in Barclaycard account balances. Often these purchases...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Apr 18, 2017 | Family Law
If a Virginia parent is required to pay child support, they are usually responsible for payments until their situation changes or the child becomes emancipated. A child usually becomes emancipated when they reach age of majority, which is 18 years of age in the state...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Apr 17, 2017 | Family Law
If Virginia custodial parents in Virginia feel as if their children are in danger when around their ex-spouse, it is an issue that should be raised. In any child custody matter, the law places a premium on meeting the best interest of the child. Typically, a judge...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Apr 11, 2017 | Bankruptcy
When Virginia residents seek relief from overwhelming debt, bankruptcy is often an option. In situations where the individual or couple filing for bankruptcy has a steady income as well as property that they would rather not lose, Chapter 13 bankruptcy may make sense....
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Apr 4, 2017 | Family Law
If someone is paying child support and becomes disabled, they are likely to end up with a smaller child support obligation. Child support obligations are tied to a person's income, and many individuals who are suddenly faced with disabilities see their ability to work...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Apr 3, 2017 | Bankruptcy
When someone has more debt than they can pay off, filing for bankruptcy may be the best answer. Unfortunately, many people may put off filing because they are afraid that they will lose all of their belongings or never be able to build back their credit. While there...
