In Virginia, spousal support, also known as alimony, is awarded based on 13 factors listed in Virginia Code Section 20-107.1. However, many of these factors blend into one another and the court tends to only look at a few key issues. Duration of the Marriage: There...
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Are you eligible for an ex’s Social Security when you divorce?
A Virginia divorce can upend your financial situation, and it may have a significant impact on your retirement savings. Many people facing similar circumstances wonder if they can claim Social Security benefits based on their former spouse's work record after a...
Understanding alimony in a Virginia divorce
Navigating a divorce is never easy, and one of the many complexities you may encounter relates to alimony or spousal support. In Virginia, the courts can award alimony to either spouse to provide financial assistance during and after the divorce. However, it is...
Will you always need to pay alimony?
Alimony has its benefits for the spouse who stayed at home. However, if you are the paying party, continuing to financially support your ex might not be the most exciting thought. When you understand spousal support and how to manage your obligations, you can...
Collecting Social Security using an ex-spouse’s work record
Many older Virginia residents working their way through divorces have valid concerns about having enough saved for retirement. Divorce often has a substantial impact on your retirement savings and financial future. If your spouse was the primary breadwinner in your...
Data on marriage and divorce in the U.S.
Whether your relationship with your spouse has fallen apart as a result of disagreements regarding finances or raising children, or your relationship cannot recover from an extramarital affair, it is vital to familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of divorce. From...
What determines the value of alimony payments?
Alimony, or spousal support, is a requirement in some divorce settlements. This payment might be something you will pay, or it could be something your ex must pay to you. The paying party generally has more work experience and a higher income, while the non-paying...
When will the court end spousal support obligations?
Ending spousal support before the original order states it should terminate depends on clear and convincing evidence of certain conditions. Virginia law outlines specific conditions under which a judge will end the spousal support obligation, but it is up to the...
Should you look for hidden assets?
When going into a divorce situation, many different aspects will cause additional levels of stress. However, most people find asset division as one of the hardest technical parts of divorce. During this process, it is possible for a spouse to attempt to hide assets...
How the court calculates spousal support
Virginia courts determine the proper monetary amounts for spousal support, or alimony as it's called in other states. There are specific guidelines and criteria that the courts use to make assessments. Factors the court considers Each divorce and alimony decree is...