Richmond, Virginia, Spousal Support Lawyers
Many people are justifiably concerned about maintaining their standard of living when getting a divorce, especially if their family depended on joint income or if one spouse was the primary income provider. Temporary or permanent spousal support (also called alimony or spousal maintenance) can help ease these concerns and grant much-needed financial security in otherwise uncertain times.
Jennings and Jennings has been representing individuals and families in family law matters since 1961. As an experienced family law firm, we offer informative and effective legal guidance regarding alimony. Contact us to discuss your situation with an experienced divorce lawyer at our firm.
Should You Pursue Spousal Support?
It is important to know that there are specific factors the court will consider when making its ultimate determination regarding alimony. The family law attorneys at Jennings and Jennings will explain these factors, evaluate your situation and help you determine whether pursuing spousal support is a viable option.
The court may consider the following factors when determining if spousal support should be awarded and, if so, its amount and duration:
- Length of the marriage
- Financial needs and resources of the parties
- Earning capacity of the parties
- A spouse's monetary contribution to the other's professional training or education
- Property interests
- Parties' monetary contributions to the family
- Standard of living during the marriage
- Age, physical and mental health of an individual
- Property interests
- And other relevant factors
Is Your Ex-Spouse Demanding Spousal Support?
The facts of your case determine your potential obligation to pay spousal support. Jennings and Jennings will thoroughly examine your situation and how the law applies to it, so that all of the appropriate factors are taken into account and your concerns are addressed. We provide aggressive representation in court as we seek an equitable decision.
Recent decisions from the Virginia Court of Appeals dealing with spousal support.
An experienced Virginia family law attorney can protect your interests in a spousal support dispute. Whether you are seeking spousal support or challenging it, the family law lawyers at Jennings and Jennings will provide the legal counsel you need to move forward with your life.
Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation.
Richmond, Virginia, family lawyers since 1961
