Spousal support is a bit of a bear. It’s not all that predictable – whether we’re talking about how much spousal support you might expect to receive, or how long you’ll receive it. Whether your spousal support will end is often another one of those gray areas, and it can be difficult to tell – difficult, too, to determine how to live your life post divorce so that the question of whether you’ll continue to receive a permanent spousal support award (if indeed you were able to get permanent … [Read more...]
Imputation of Income in Virginia: When it Helps You
If you’re the main breadwinner in your family and you’re now headed towards divorce, you’re probably a little concerned. And—that’s probably an understatement. Financially, divorce is probably pretty terrifying to you, even if it’s something that you know you want. Spousal support is probably the biggest issue on your mind because, whether you have kids or not, you’re afraid that you’re going to have to pay him just to end things. Spousal support is probably also the biggest issue on your … [Read more...]
Imputation of income in Virginia: When it hurts you
If you’ve been a stay at home mom or you’ve significantly reduced your hours in an effort to promote the well being of your family and you’re now headed towards divorce, you’re probably a little concerned. And—that’s probably an understatement. Financially, divorce is probably pretty terrifying to you, even if it’s something that you know you want. Spousal support is probably the biggest issue on your mind because, whether you have kids or not, you know you’re going to need a little extra help … [Read more...]
Sheera Herrell wins at Court of Appeals!
Spousal support is probably one of the most complicated areas of divorce law. Spousal support can be established in two different ways—by agreement, or ordered by a judge. Still, it’s difficult, especially in cases where spousal support is established by agreement, because (obviously) you have to get your husband to agree. Not only that, but it’s based on a complicated weighing of three different criteria (including need versus ability to pay, the statutory factors, and the length of marriage). … [Read more...]
