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In high-asset divorces, the financial stakes and privacy concerns can be significant. For cases in Virginia, adultery can have serious legal consequences that can impact spousal support. Under state law, a spouse who commits adultery generally cannot receive long-term...
Spousal support is not automatic when you file for divorce in Virginia. Judges in Arlington Circuit Court review 13 specific factors under state law to decide if support is fair, how much money you should receive or pay and how long payments last. The 13 statutory...
After your divorce, you send your ex-spouse support payments every month. However you have recently discovered that they're dating someone new. Naturally, you might wonder if this impacts your spousal support order. Unfortunately, the answer is not always as simple as...
When you go through a divorce in Virginia, spousal support often becomes a key issue. The length of time support is ordered depends on many factors, and courts look at each case carefully. Understanding what influences the duration can help you prepare for what to...
When your ex-husband remarries, you may wonder what that means for your spousal support. In Virginia, the answer depends on a few key factors, including your own marital status and the specific terms of your court order. Here's what you should know to protect your...
Mediation offers an effective way for divorcing couples to resolve spousal support, even when there’s a large difference in income. Unlike traditional court battles, mediation allows both parties to have a say in creating a fair agreement. Evaluating each party’s...
Spousal support should help you as you work to become financially independent and able to take care of yourself. The intention is not to become a long-term source of income or an alternative to making your own income. For this reason, the court will set an end date...
Spousal support is a divorce-related topic that can cause confusion and contention in Virginia residents who are considering ending their marriages. That is because while it is expected that two married people will financially support each other during their...
For divorced entered after December 31, 2018, there has been a profound change in the tax law relating to spousal support and alimony. For divorces entered before January 1, 2019, spousal support or alimony was tax deductible on the payor's federal tax return. The...
Your worst nightmare is about the happen and you have no clue. In the morning you leave home for work and kiss your spouse and kids. You come home to an empty house. No spouse. No kids. Maybe no furniture. This stuff really happens. What do you do? Try to stay calm...
