When spousal support is awarded, it is awarded in cases where one party makes substantially more money than the other. It doesn’t matter whether husband or wife makes more, because spousal support is gender neutral. In the olden days, a husband didn’t ask for support from his wife, but times are changing. These days, a...
Spousal Support
Some things in a divorce are more or less guaranteed. Spousal support, however, is not. Unlike child support, which is based on a strict formula that reflects the incomes of both parents, work-related child care expenses, health insurance costs, and the relative amount of time that the child(ren) spend with each parent, spousal support cannot...
Seek divorce support with an attorney if you aren’t sure whether you are qualified to receive alimony, also known as spousal support. This is one of many financial considerations you might take into account when going through the process of ending your marriage. The terms of the support depends on many factors. Discuss with your...
There is a common societal misconception that divorcing women everywhere are cackling and scheming together about all the various ways that they can get as much of the money, property, retirement and other assets from their husbands as possible during the divorce. There’s even a nice little slur created specifically for these women: Gold diggers....
If you’re getting divorced in Virginia, you may have questions about spousal support, as well as other financial issues. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the basics of divorce law. Your Newport News divorce attorney can help you understand how the law applies to your specific case. Many times, you will hear the...
In a Virginia divorce, there are various types of spousal support that a judge might order. The duration of the spousal support depends on many factors. Permanent spousal support is paid to the recipient until a) the payer dies or b) the recipient remarries. There may be cases in which the remarriage of the recipient...
Spousal support is always a tricky issue. It’s also pretty emotionally charged, because everyone wants to receive it and no one wants to pay it. Not everyone qualifies to receive it, though, because there are specific, limited criteria in place that the court must consider. How do I know if I qualify for spousal support...
The spousal support in Virginia system is designed to help the lower-earning spouse make ends meet following the divorce. Divorce is a financially difficult time for many people, but your Norfolk divorce attorney will work toward getting you the best outcome possible. It is especially important for women who made the decisions to stay home...