If you are ordered to pay child support, you may have questions about how much you will pay, as well as whether your financial circumstances can change the calculation. Child support guidelines In Virginia, a parent’s child support obligations are based on the state’s...
Child Support
Spousal support uses and enforcement
If you and your spouse divorce, the court may order you to pay spousal support, also known as alimony. Spousal support is intended to provide financial support for the lower-earning spouse in the marriage. It can help them maintain the standard of living they had...
Are private child support agreements allowed in Virginia?
Some parents make their own agreements on how much child support should be paid -- or even that no child support should be paid at all. They may even put this agreement into writing, but are such agreements enforceable? Child support agreements might not be...
Can willful unemployment or underemployment impact child support?
In Virginia family law, caring for children is a primary concern and the courts will strive to ensure the child’s best interests are met. To achieve that, the court will have specific guidelines for child support. This is important not just for the child, but for the...
Is child support different in D.C. than Virginia?
Child support is the financial obligation that parents have to provide for their children after a divorce or separation. Child support laws vary by state, and there are some significant differences between Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here are some of the main...
How much will those of greater wealth owe in child support?
You and your child’s other parent are no longer together, and your child’s other parent was awarded primary physical custody. This means you will likely be paying child support. How does the commonwealth of Virginia ensure that the amount you will have to pay is fair,...
Have these documents ready for your child support case
Child support serves an important purpose in a child’s life. Raising a child is expensive, and child support helps all parents provide the best life for their child. Even a parent who already earns a reasonable salary can benefit from the extra child support income....
The basics about child support in Virginia
For couples in Virginia who are going through a divorce, or even those who have never been married at all, child support can be a difficult issue to address in family law court. Most parents understand that they have a duty and obligation to provide financial support...
How do I obtain an increase in child support?
Virginia parents raising children on their own greatly benefit from monetary contributions from the other parent in the form of child support. Once child support is established through a child support order, it is common for circumstances to change from time to time,...
When does child support end in Virginia?
In Virginia family law cases, children will frequently be a key factor. After custody has been determined, there will generally be an order of child support. This is crucial to serve the child’s needs by providing them with the basics and wherewithal to live a healthy...