If you are a Virginia woman facing a divorce, you have a lot to consider. You've contributed so much to the life you built with your spouse, but as your marriage comes to an end, it's up to you to create a safe and secure future for yourself and your children.
The days following the decision to seek a Virginia divorce can be a whirlwind of intense, and often conflicting, emotions. It's important to clear your head and remember to care for your emotional and physical well-being during this time.
Next, it would be in your best interest to consult with an experienced Virginia divorce attorney who has extensive experience representing Virginia women filing for divorce, as well as knowledge of Virginia alimony laws.
What Is Alimony?
Alimony is a payment made from one party to the other after a divorce. It is negotiated and decided as part of the larger divorce process, whether that takes the form of a traditional courtroom divorce proceeding, through mediation, or through a collaborative divorce. In Virginia, alimony can be paid in one lump sum or in a predetermined number of installments.
If you are a woman seeking a divorce in Virginia, alimony can help you rebuild your life and provide a stable home for you and your children. These financial resources can help ease the transition from being part of a couple to being on your own. Alimony payments are separate and distinct from child support, but both can be negotiated and obtained with the help of your Virginia divorce attorney.
Overview of Virginia Alimony Law
Alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance, was not part of Virginia law until 1980. The establishing of the Virginia Alimony Code was a measure that allowed the parties in a divorce to be granted support if needed, helping the lower-earning spouse to avoid undue financial stress.
While Virginia alimony law allows a man to receive alimony-provided he was the dependent party in the marriage-these laws were particularly important for women, who in many cases were either non-earners or earned less than their husbands.
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