There are many items to address when a couple decides to divorce. One important issue is spousal support, also known as alimony. The court may consider several factors when determining how much to award. Factors for consideration The amount of spousal support the...
When a Virginia couple decides to end their marriage, one of the first questions each spouse asks is, “Can the court order alimony?” The answer to this question can be frustrating, but the correct answer is, “It depends.” The answer depends upon many factors which...
If a spouse is a stay-at-home parent during the marriage or does not earn as much as their spouse, they may be entitled to spousal support from their spouse if they get divorced. Courts may award spousal support to people who may need financial support during and/or...
Divorce is often an overwhelming and confusing process. On top of emotional upheaval, those going through divorce frequently face financial uncertainty. In addition to dividing marital property and child support, Virginia law provides for payment of alimony, referred...
A spousal support obligation can be burdensome if you’re the one paying it. It can rock your own financial stability and prevent you from achieving your financial goals. Although you may have negotiated a spousal support resolution that you felt was fair at the time...
Spousal support is a key part of many Virginia divorce cases. Among the issues that are weighed include the lifestyle from the marriage, the income and potential income of both parties, contributions during the marriage and more. In many cases, the party who is paying...
Divorce is a challenging time for a family to have to go through, and the stresses are not just emotional but financial as well. Women who have supported the family by taking care of children and overseeing the household while their husbands were at work can feel...
Those in Fairfax County going through a divorce know that there are many financial issues that will need to be settled or decided by the court. Specifically, spouses will want to make sure they can care for themselves financially once they are single. For this reason,...
Among the many issues which must be resolved through a divorce proceeding, spousal support can be one of the most important. It has practical implications for the day-to-day lives of both the spouse who would pay spousal support and the spouse who would receive it....
Spousal support is an important issue that comes up during many divorces. Divorcing spouses can benefit from understanding how spousal support is determined when it is at issue during their divorce. Factors used to determine spousal support during divorce There are...
