On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Oct 29, 2018 | Divorce
When parents in Virginia consider divorce, they may be deeply unhappy in their marriages but concerned about how the split would affect their children. Many parents remain in failing marriages for years due to concerns about how their kids would react to the divorce....
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Oct 25, 2018 | Bankruptcy
Medical debt is the top reason why people file for bankruptcy according to a Nerdwallet report. Data from Consumer Reports found that 30 percent of those who had insurance had unpaid medical bills. While such debt can be a financial nuisance for Virginia residents,...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Oct 18, 2018 | Domestic Violence
Virginia law recognizes five different types of violence used by a partner to gain control over another. Domestic violence may also occur if the victim was an in-law who resided in the same home. These methods include physical violence, emotional abuse and sexual...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Oct 16, 2018 | Divorce
Virginia business owners might want to take steps to protect their ventures in case of a divorce. Even though the other spouse may have nothing to do with the company, it might be possible for that person to claim half of the business or half of the value that it has...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Oct 9, 2018 | Divorce
Virginia residents who are considering getting a divorce may already be aware that the process can be very expensive. However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could make marital separations that take place after 2018 even more costly. All taxpayers should understand how...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Oct 1, 2018 | Divorce
Divorce can put a former spouse under financial and emotional stress. For seniors, the process may be especially destabilizing financially as it can be shocking to go from a two-income household to just a single income. However, seniors in Virginia who are approaching...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Oct 1, 2018 | Divorce
The job a person has tends to have a direct impact on his or her life. For instance, it can be a source of stress that affects health and relationships. In some cases, working with members of the opposite sex increases a person's chances of getting a divorce. Of...
