Minimizing possible co-parenting problems in Virginia

On Behalf of Bowen Ten 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...

How divorce may bring unpleasant financial surprises

On Behalf of Bowen Ten 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...

Interest rate increases hit struggling families hard

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Jul 23, 2018 | Chapter 13

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...

Obtaining emotional distress damages against a creditor

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Jul 16, 2018 | Chapter 7

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...

Reluctance to pay child support

On Behalf of Bowen Ten 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...

How parents can work together after divorce

On Behalf of Bowen Ten 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...

The different ways to get divorced

On Behalf of Bowen Ten 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...