How is Spousal Support Awarded?
Written by our divorce lawyers in Manassas
Spousal Support, also called alimony, is one of the most complex issues in a divorce because unlike child support, it is NOT governed by statutorily mandated guidelines.
Spousal Support may be awarded at the discretion of the court after consideration of various factors, and that is where you may find the short end of the stick when requesting Spousal Support or defending against a Spousal Support claim.
For more than 30 years our divorce lawyers in Manassas have been helping individuals with spousal support in Prince William, Manassas Park, Gainesville, Haymarket, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Dumfries, Bristow, Warrenton, Centreville, Fairfax, Stafford, Chantilly, Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Herndon, Reston, Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, and throughout Northern Virginia.
Along with the ongoing changes to the law and society, Spousal Support is also in the process of revision. Our divorce lawyers in Manassas recommend you not take this matter into your own hands, as you could either be paying more than needed or cheating yourself out of much needed income simply because you are not aware of all the laws affecting Spousal Support.
While a party who commits adultery is at risk of not receiving Spousal Support, under recent changes in Virginia law, the fault of a spouse in causing a divorce may no longer be a complete bar to obtaining Spousal Support. The court must now consider the fault of the “guilty” spouse in the amount and duration of the award.
Yes, it can get complicated, and you need experienced divorce lawyers who will take the time to fight for you, guide you, and show you all of your options every step of the case.
If you are in need of experienced divorce lawyers who get results, please contact us online or by calling 703-361-0776.
Divorce lawyers in Manassas serving Fairfax, Prince William, Arlington, Manassas Park, Gainesville, Haymarket, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Dumfries, Bristow, Warrenton, Centreville, Stafford, Chantilly, Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Herndon, Reston, Alexandria, and Annandale.
