Once a Virginia spousal support agreement is created, many women think it cannot be modified, but this is not always true. In some circumstances, it may be possible to alter a spousal support agreement in Virginia. The ability to change your existing spousal support will depend on whether this was permitted by the terms included...
Spousal Support
Spousal support is often a key issue in divorce, and with many women out-earning their husbands, instances of women who pay spousal support in Virginia are on the rise.It is a myth to assume that spousal support in Virginia is automatically paid to the wife by her ex-husband. This is no longer the case. Increasingly,...
If you are considering divorce in Virginia, chances are you have a lot of questions about spousal support. Will you receive it? Will you have to pay it? What if you don’t have children or own a home together? Your Virginia Beach divorce attorney can help you understand the different types of spousal support and...
In this age of equality, many women earn as much as, if not more than, their husbands. So while it is still fairly uncommon for men to ask for spousal support in Virginia from their ex-wives, it is possible that you would be ordered to pay spousal support to your ex-husband if you were married...
When you’ve decided to file for a Virginia divorce, one of the first steps in the process is information gathering. Unfortunately, sometimes information gathering in a Virginia divorce is easier said than done. Occasionally, husbands won’t want to provide records or documents to their wife or their wife’s attorneys. The reasons are numerous. Often they...
If you are facing a Virginia divorce, you may have a number of questions concerning your financial security. Spousal support, or alimony, may be a subject of interest, especially if you are a stay-at-home mom. There are 2 main reasons for alimony to be awarded. One is to make up for the lack of financial...
Collaborative divorce has become increasingly popular in the United States. Sometimes referred to as “divorce mediation,” collaborative divorce allows divorcing couples to settle matters without engaging in a lengthy divorce trial. A collaborative divorce includes mediation, where both parties can work together to find a solution to child custody, child support, and spousal support issues....
Although Virginia women have a wide range of legal options when it comes to a divorce, the process of dissolving your marriage can still be a stress-inducing experience.A divorce is one of the top causes of stress among women because it threatens the thing we cherish most: the stability of our home and family. However,...