Alimony in Virginia: How Is Spousal Support Determined?
Another complex area of Virginia divorce law requiring thorough and careful legal representation is spousal support – or more commonly known as alimony. In Virginia, spousal support may be awarded to assist a financially dependent party depending upon circumstances. Such awards vary greatly, and are based on a host of factors. Age, duration of the marriage, earning potential, assets, and marital history all play a part in the support settlement. Unlike in former days, it’s now common for spousal support in Virginia to be awarded to either the woman or the man. It’s imperative to get a fair judgment right at the beginning, because changing the support schedule later on down the road after the divorce is finalized is a costly and difficult affair.
