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,...
Spousal Support
What is pendente lite spousal support?
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....
How is spousal support determined during divorce?
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...
Negotiating spousal support payments
Current statistics are not as promising as engaged and married couples in Virginia would like. Not only is the divorce rate still around 50%, but there is also a chance that one will be embroiled in a divorce that encompasses tumultuous issues that leave spouse...
Can spousal support be modified in Virginia?
In Virginia, when a couple gets divorced, one may be ordered to pay spousal support – also referred to as maintenance – to the other. There are many factors that are considered when the determination is made as to how much will be paid. That can include the duration...
The when, how much, and for how long of spousal support
Oftentimes when we meet with individuals to discuss their divorce, we find that their biggest concern is their financial well-being. This is understandable. After all, there’s a lot on the line in marriage dissolution. Retirement accounts, real estate, and even...
Understanding the tax consequences of spousal support
In January 2019, changes to federal tax rules affected the taxation of spousal support. Prior to these changes, the payor of spousal support could write off their obligation from their taxable income. The recipient of spousal support, in this case, would count it as...
Review of Virginia’s spousal maintenance statute
Like most other states, Virginia allows spouses who are divorcing to receive maintenance payments from the other spouse. Maintenance is also frequently called spousal support and alimony. In Virginia, maintenance can be awarded to a spouse in most circumstances....
How to receive alimony
When a marriage ends in divorce, there may be many questions leading to how one of the parties is going to stay afloat financially. Typically, a court will award spousal support, or how it is more commonly known as “alimony” to one of the parties. Usually, the court...
Is it possible to modify spousal support years later?
When a couple in Virginia chooses to end their marriage, there are a variety of different decisions that they must make. In some cases, one or both people may be eager to move on with their lives. This could mean they may make certain concessions -- including how...