Spousal Support After a Virginia Divorce (Part A)

If you are considering divorce in Virginia, you'll have a lot of questions for your Newport News divorce attorney about the process, as well as issues that may arise - primarily spousal support. Are you eligible for spousal support in Virginia? Will you have to pay spousal support? How long does an award of spousal support in Virginia last?

Spousal Support in Virginia

Spousal support is an obligation to provide financial support from one spouse to another after a divorce.

It is not uncommon for people to assume that a spousal support award is automatically given to the spouse who earns the least amount of money and that the award is equal to half of their ex-spouse's earnings. This is not the case.

In a Virginia divorce, many factors are taken into consideration to determine spousal support, including:

• length of the marriage;
• age of the spouses;
• ability to earn wages; and
• existence of children (or other dependents, their ages and needs).

You may be uncertain about whether you want to request spousal support in Virginia. After all, a divorce is the beginning of a new life. You might not want to maintain any ties to, or reminders of, your old life. Your Newport News divorce attorney can help you make the best decision about spousal support and if it is the right thing for you. Consider spousal support as a tool to help you make the transition from your marriage to an independent life, not as a handout.

Spousal Support in Virginia and Tax Concerns

Another topic to discuss with your Newport News divorce attorney is the tax implications of spousal support. Spousal support is a taxable form of income. Conversely, it is deductible for the payer. Your Newport News divorce attorney can help you determine how the award of spousal support in Virginia will affect you at tax time.

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