Spousal Support
Understanding spousal support (alimony) in Virginia—whether you're seeking support or may be required to pay.
Spousal support, also known as alimony, may be awarded to help a lower-earning spouse maintain financial stability during and after divorce. Virginia courts consider multiple factors when determining support.
Types of Spousal Support in Virginia
- **Pendente Lite**: Temporary support during the divorce process - **Rehabilitative**: Support while a spouse gains education or job skills - **Permanent**: Ongoing support, typically in long-term marriages - **Lump Sum**: One-time payment instead of periodic payments
Factors Courts Consider
- Length of the marriage - Age and health of each spouse - Income and earning capacity of each party - Standard of living during the marriage - Contributions to the marriage (including homemaking) - Property and assets of each spouse - Fault grounds, if any (adultery can bar support)
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Whether you're seeking support or defending against a support claim, our attorneys analyze your situation and advocate for a fair outcome. We also handle support modifications when circumstances change.
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About Friedman Law Firm, P.C.
Friedman Law Firm, P.C. is a Virginia family law firm located at 9401 Courthouse Road, Suite A in Chesterfield, Virginia, serving clients throughout Richmond, Chesterfield, and the surrounding Central Virginia communities. Our attorneys concentrate on divorce and family law matters, including contested and no-fault divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, equitable distribution of marital property, protective orders, adoption, mediation, and appeals, as well as wills and trusts and criminal defense.
Each case is handled by an attorney who focuses on Virginia family law, with the support of a firm that has guided families in the Richmond area through some of the most difficult transitions of their lives. We believe good outcomes come from preparation, clear communication, and an honest assessment of your options — whether that means negotiating a settlement, pursuing mediation, or presenting your case in court.
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