May, 2017 | Bowen Ten PC

Shared parenting after a divorce

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | May 30, 2017 | Divorce

Parents in Virginia that are splitting up may want to consider engaging in shared parenting after the divorce. According to multiple studies, shared parenting is a significant factor in the health and development of children after their parents get divorced.According...

Disagreements over Donald Trump leading to divorce

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | May 25, 2017 | Divorce

Arguments over politics are commonplace in a marriage. Virginia couples who are on different ends of the political spectrum will frequently debate certain issues and agree to disagree. However, some circumstances can send a dispute over the edge and lead to the end of...

Some demographics more at risk for gray divorces

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | May 17, 2017 | Divorce

So-called gray divorces, or separations affecting people over the age of 50, have increased substantially in Virginia and across the country. While divorce isn't always predictable, researchers and analysts have found common associations for divorce and underlying...

The impact of discharged bankruptcies on credit ratings

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | May 15, 2017 | Chapter 13

Virginia residents sometimes struggle with overwhelming debts for years on end because they are convinced that filing for bankruptcy is ruinous to credit ratings and makes future borrowing extremely difficult, but data shows that this is rarely true. While...

Trustee not permitted to alter payments

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | May 11, 2017 | Chapter 13

Virginia homeowners who are in arrears and who are considering filing for bankruptcy may be interested in the outcome of a bankruptcy case in Texas. A judge from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled that a trustee had no...

New debt collection methods

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | May 1, 2017 | Chapter 13

Virginia residents might like to know about creative methods being used by debt collectors to attempt to get more payments. Some techniques, like ringless voice mails, appear to skirt rules. Regulations limit how often collectors can call, but this software allows...

How bankruptcy affects a credit report

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | May 1, 2017 | Chapter 13

Virginia consumers might wonder how long a bankruptcy remains on their credit report and if it is possible to get it removed. In general, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy remains on a credit report for10 years while a Chapter 13 filing remains on a credit report for seven...