Rehabilitative alimony is temporary, short-term alimony (spousal support) payments awarded as part of a divorce decree to enable a spouse to go back to school or acquire needed skills to join the workforce and better support themselves. This type of alimony is often awarded to spouses who were homemakers.
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Jason Swango is the founder of The Firm For Men, a Virginia family law firm serving the men of Virginia for over 15 years. Hailing from Terre Haute, Indiana, Jason is a resident of Virginia Beach where he and his wife have raised their six children. Jason is an impassioned leader and fierce advocate.