On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 28, 2019 | Child Custody
Many people consider moving after getting divorced. They might be searching for a new place to start their new life after a divorce. However, the process of moving after a divorce is not so easy for parents when they share custody of their child. Here is a look at the...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 17, 2019 | Bankruptcy
If you’re considering bankruptcy, one of your biggest fears may be how it will impact your credit score and creditworthiness long term. This is a source of hesitation for many people facing significant debt. It’s true that bankruptcy stays on your credit...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 17, 2019 | Family Law
Almost 40 million people in Virginia and around the country receive benefits administered by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to help them pay for food. The rules governing the program, which is sometimes referred to as food stamps, are laid down by SNAP...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 14, 2019 | Divorce
There’s an ancient proverb saying that holding onto your anger is like picking up a hot coal with the intention of throwing it at someone else – you are ultimately the one who gets burned. Most divorce attorneys would tell you from experience that this is...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 13, 2019 | Bankruptcy
Consumers throughout Virginia and the rest of the U.S. paid credit card companies more than $113 billion in fees and interest in 2018, according to the New York Federal Reserve's latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit. That figure represents a 12%...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 13, 2019 | Divorce
When a couple in Virginia decides to divorce, they may be most concerned about the effects of the separation on their children. These soon-to-be exes need to hammer out a parenting plan as well as the details of child custody and visitation. Many parents may work hard...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 7, 2019 | Divorce
If you are divorced you may be entitled to social security benefits based on the work record of a former spouse, even if that former spouse has gotten remarried. This is typically true for those who were married for at least 10 years and who would receive a smaller...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 5, 2019 | Bankruptcy
The amount of student loan debt outstanding in Virginia and across the country is expected to grow to $2 trillion by the year 2022. This would be far more than the amount of auto loan or credit card debt, and experts believe a large percentage of the student debt will...
On Behalf of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC | Jun 3, 2019 | Estate Planning
You can provide for the care of your pet after you are gone. You can name the person, and any successor person as the Trustee to care for your pet. Included in your trust plan is funding for veterinary care, medicine, housing and food for your beloved pet for the rest...
