Tips for giving kids stability after divorce

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Nov 30, 2018 | Divorce

When parents in Virginia get a divorce, their children may struggle to adjust. However, parents can take steps to make the process less difficult. They should avoid engaging in conflict in front of their children, and they should try to change their routines as little...

What happens to your frozen embryos during a divorce?

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Nov 29, 2018 | Family Law

More American couples are turning to in vitro fertilization (IVF) to get pregnant. Research suggests around 5 percent of American couples will try IVF to have a baby this year. However, some of these couples will have to face a tough decision about what to do with...

Kinship Care Not Custody: Alternative to Sharing Custody with a Non-Parent.

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Nov 29, 2018 | Child Custody

Raising a child is challenging. Parents must devote significant time and attention to caring for their children. A job loss, serving time in jail, an injury, or an addiction can impact a parent's ability to care for their child. Grandparents or other well-intentioned...

Child support and custody for divorced and unmarried fathers

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Nov 19, 2018 | Child Custody

Some Virginia fathers may face obstacles in getting custody or visitation rights to their children. If they fall far enough behind in child support, for example, they could go to jail. They could also lose visitation rights if the other parent files for and receives a...

Good reasons to have a prenuptial agreement

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Nov 14, 2018 | Family Law

Virginia residents may assume that prenuptial agreements are only necessary for the rich and famous. However, they can be beneficial for almost anyone who is about to get married. For instance, if one helps to pay a spouse's student loans, a prenuptial agreement could...

There may be reasons for temporary child custody orders

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Nov 6, 2018 | Child Custody

The best interest of the child is always the overriding standard that Virginia law judges apply when dealing with children of divorcing parents. In most cases, child custody orders are issued as part of the court's final orders upon the dissolution of the marriage. In...