On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, 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...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, 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...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, 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...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, 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...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, 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...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, 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...
