On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Dec 31, 2018 | Bankruptcy
Virginia residents seeking relief under the nation's bankruptcy laws generally file Chapter 13 rather than Chapter 7 petitions for one of two reasons. They could file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy because they have assets, such as a home, that they wish to protect, or they...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Dec 28, 2018 | Divorce
When couples in Virginia separate or are ready to get a divorce, they may have a home they need to sell or that one person wants to keep. There are several factors to keep in mind at this stage. One is that neither person may be able to afford the house on a single...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Dec 21, 2018 | Divorce
Couples in Virginia might want to take steps to get out of debt. A survey from Fidelity found that more than half of partners are in debt when they enter a relationship. Of those people, more than one-third said money issues had a negative effect on the relationship,...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Dec 18, 2018 | Child Custody
In the Commonwealth of Virginia, grandparents have the right to obtain custody of their grandchildren in certain situations. That's because Virginia allows any person with a legitimate interest in the well being of a child to petition. Getting custody requires a court...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Dec 12, 2018 | Family Law
Child support is one of the most important pieces of a divorce proceeding in Virginia and elsewhere because it directly pertains to the best interests of the child. In most cases, child support payment schedules will be included in the final divorce decree when sole...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Dec 12, 2018 | Divorce
The holidays are usually a time for joy and family. However, as some Virginia families know, they can also be the source of stress and worry, particularly when it comes to planning holiday schedules for children after a divorce. Although the emotions associated with...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Dec 4, 2018 | Child Custody
Whenever Virginia parents contemplate splitting up, their first concern is typically the details of the child custody and co-parenting arrangement. The type of agreement best suited for a family is largely dependent upon the nature of the parents' dealings with each...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Dec 3, 2018 | Family Law
Many factors lead couples in Virginia to pursue divorce, but the endangerment of a child adds urgency to the matter for a concerned parent. A recent letter to an advice columnist from a father worried about his child in the company of a heavy-drinking mother...
