Spousal Support in Virginia
This article is a part of our Family Law 101 series. Jump to a Section Spousal Support Definition Spousal Support in the Code of Virginia What ...
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How Can I Qualify for Spousal Support in Virginia?
Virginia does not have rigid guidelines for spousal support the way it does for child support. The laws are written to provide a judge wide discretion ...
How Long Do You Have to be Married to Pay (or Get) Alimony?
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What is Lump Sum Spousal Support?
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Can Men Get Alimony (Spousal Support) in Virginia?
Alimony, which is referred to as spousal support in Virginia, is a payment one spouse pays to the other as part of their divorce proceedings. This ...