On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jul 31, 2018 | Child Custody
Many divorces in Virginia can be extra complicated when children are involved. After all the custody details have been negotiated, ex-spouses can make the transition less stressful for children by creating a co-parenting agreement. A common piece of advice given to...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jul 25, 2018 | Family Law
Virginia women who are getting a divorce may be in for some financial surprises. According to a survey conducted by the online marketplace Worthy, many divorced women said this was true for them. They are often surprised by the cost of divorce or by learning that they...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jul 23, 2018 | Bankruptcy
Consumers in Virginia and around the country pay more than $100 billion in credit card fees and interest each year according to figures from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. That figure looks certain to rise in the years ahead as the U.S. Federal Reserve...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jul 16, 2018 | Bankruptcy
Virginia residents who file for bankruptcy will likely get an automatic stay from creditor activity. Some circuit courts have ruled that the stay is meant to protect the financial and mental health of a debtor. Therefore, if a creditor violates the stay, the debtor...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jul 11, 2018 | Family Law
Most parents in Virginia remain committed to providing for their children after divorce. In some cases, however, a parent may allow anger and resentment to color their willingness to go along with an existing child support agreement. This can create significant...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jul 10, 2018 | Child Custody
When Virginia parents get a divorce, they may still have many years of coparenting ahead of them. Keeping a relationship with both parents is important for children unless there are serious issues such as abuse, and parents should work to cultivate a positive...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jul 3, 2018 | Divorce
Just as there's more than one way to bake a pie, there's more than one way to get divorced. For instance, a couple in Virginia could choose to discuss matters among themselves and deal accordingly. If the couple is going through an acrimonious breakup, they could go...
