Taxes are often the last thing anyone wants to think about – especially during or after a divorce. However, a divorce can have a significant impact on taxes, and divorcing spouses must understand those impacts. Tax season is drawing near, faster than many Virginians expect. So, here is a brief overview of the three most crucial things individuals must know when filing taxes after their divorce. 1. Filing statuses may change, or they might not The first thing that everyone must do when filing their taxes is to specify their filing status. One’s filing status can make all the difference in t ..read more

As we discussed in a recent blog post, Virginia law requires spouses to be separated for about one year before they can file for divorce. During that time, spouses must live separately. This generally gives both spouses time to get used to the idea of getting a divorce, but there are still many cases where spouses are not on the same page. Some spouses may still be angry and strongly disagree with the idea of getting a divorce. In some cases, this might lead some to try and stall the divorce. What are the signs a spouse is stalling the divorce? Each individual’s reasons for stalling a divo ..read more

Getting a divorce can be a long process. Spouses looking to divorce must determine countless details to split up the joint lives they made during their marriage. This involves several steps, including dividing property, negotiating custody and determining if financial support is necessary. However, before Virginia individuals can start the process of their divorce, they must first separate. Virginia law requires spouses to separate before filing for divorce There are certain requirements that spouses must meet to obtain a divorce in Virginia. In addition to the residency requirement, spous ..read more

A critical part of raising a child is to support them and their needs, both emotionally and financially. Even if a child's parents are not married, the responsibility to financially support the child often remains. Virginia family courts generally order the non-custodial parent to pay child support whether or not the parents were ever married, because it is in the child’s best interests. But what happens if the parent ordered to pay child support does not pay? Failing to pay child support could have serious ramifications If a parent does not pay child support, the receiving spouse, family ..read more

In their child custody agreement, parents divide their parenting responsibilities as well as time with their children. But many parents might wonder: what if the other parent is unreliable or unfit? Will they still have to share custody and visitation? Virginia family courts rarely give one parent sole custody, since state laws mandate that children have a right to keep in contact with both of their parents. However, if parents worry about their child's safety or well-being when they are visiting the other parent, they can request an arrangement of supervised visitation. What does supervis ..read more

Divorce rates have been steadily decreasing in the last few decades. However, there is still a trend in most heterosexual divorces where one spouse seeks divorce more than the other. In 2017, sociology professor Michael Rosenfeld conducted a study between 2009 and 2015 where he found that women initiated divorce much more than men. According to the report, women initiated 69% of divorces over the years. These findings left many people wondering: why do more women than men pursue divorce? Of course, there are several reasons that different women seek a divorce. However, Rosenfeld determined ..read more

A person’s family relationships and career are often two critical parts of their lives. Since they are such significant priorities, events in one area can often impact the other. For example, when individuals have troubles in their personal life, it can be difficult to focus at work. Getting a divorce is one such event that could potentially impact both an individual’s personal life and professional life. How might a divorce impact your career? Every divorce and every career are different. There is no way to predict how a divorce might impact someone’s work. Regardless, there are a few cha ..read more

If you were in a chain reaction accident, you got hit possibly more than one time and you probably hit one or two other vehicles- or more. You have questions. What do I do about my car or truck? How do I get compensation? Which insurance company is responsible? Who should I talk to? Accidents are confusing but these kinds are even more confusing. The attorneys at Bowen Ten Cardani, PC are here to help you through this very stressful time. Most of the time one single vehicle is responsible for the crash. The police will figure out which one. That vehicle hits a vehicle, which then hits anot ..read more

Debt is a reality for many people, whether it is from student loans, their credit card or their mortgage. However, this reality can become a complex issue when spouses file for divorce. Spouses must divide debts along with their assets in the property division process, but it can often be a challenge. How spouses divide debt will depend on their circumstances, but here is a general overview of the process for dividing debt in a divorce. How do spouses divide debt? Debt accrued before marriage is often not subject to division during divorce. But debt that spouses accrue during the marriage ..read more

When parents get a divorce, one parent will almost always have to pay child support – even if they share joint custody. After all, in Virginia, children are entitled to access the same amount of financial support they would receive if the family still lived in one household. However, if the details of the child support agreement no longer meet the child’s needs or the parent’s ability to pay, it might be necessary for parents to request a modification. When can parents request to modify child support? There are several reasons that parents could petition to modify their child support agree ..read more