Virginia Divorce – Facts about spousal support in your divorce
Spousal support is always emerging because laws concerning spousal support and divorce and under constant reconstruction. Virginia law has recently stated that the fault of a spouse being a reason for a divorce may no longer be a standard for the other spouse to gain spousal support in divorce court. The court considers all aspects of a divorce when spousal support is a factor. The main focus in divorce court when awarding spousal support is the cause of separation of divorce.
Spousal support in a divorce is not to ultimately punish one spouse, but to assist in the burden of life and divorce to the spouse that is less fortunate financially. The amount of spousal support depends on a few factors. The divorce court judge will review the ages of both parties and assets and potential income/earnings of both parties in the entire lifetime of the marriage. The spouse ordered to pay the spousal support may be ordered to pay weekly, biweekly, monthly, yearly, or in one large sum. If one party is ordered to pay spousal support, the duration could range between a set number of years to indefinitely or until that spouse remarries.
Be prepared for divorce court and make sure to have as much of an agreement as possible so that you are fully ready for everything that happens. Consult your lawyer for the best options for you and your divorce case.