Filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Virginia

On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Dec 31, 2018 | Chapter 13

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...

Options for dealing with a home in a divorce

On Behalf of Bowen Ten 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...

Why it’s important for couples to get out of debt

On Behalf of Bowen Ten 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,...

How grandparent child custody works

On Behalf of Bowen Ten 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...

Child support is rarely a simple matter

On Behalf of Bowen Ten 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...

Helping children of divorce plan for the holidays

On Behalf of Bowen Ten 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...

Options exist for parents who cannot get along

On Behalf of Bowen Ten 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...

Evidence needed to prove alcohol abuse in child custody cases

On Behalf of Bowen Ten 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...