On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 25, 2018 | Divorce
If a Virginia resident gets a divorce, it is important to make sure the estate plan is consistent with the divorce agreement. Often, people forget to remove an ex-spouse from a beneficiary designation, and this can result in assets such as retirement accounts or life...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 25, 2018 | Bankruptcy
Virginia residents who are thinking about filing for bankruptcy are generally better off doing so sooner rather than later. By waiting to file, it could result in asset depletion or other problems that make it harder to truly get a fresh start. In some cases,...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 20, 2018 | Family Law
As with nearly every state, most child support payments in Virginia are made through a payroll deduction. A form of garnishment, money for a person's child support obligation is generally taken through their paycheck. The Virginia Department of Social Services then...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 14, 2018 | Family Law
Though child support is considered a priority debt and is often subject to a wage withholding order, some are more than others in collecting money. Those who work 'off the books", those who do not report income and those who claim not to be employed can make life more...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 11, 2018 | Bankruptcy
Mortgage, auto loan and credit card debts are among those that Virginia residents and others may be entitled to discharge in bankruptcy. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, assets are liquidated with the money used to repay creditors. It is important to note that not all...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 4, 2018 | Family Law
More women in Virginia and across the country are paying child support and alimony, according to a survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The AAML study found that 45 percent of lawyers saw an increase in the number of women being ordered to pay...
