Has your former spouse moved in with a new partner, and you are wondering, does cohabitation affect spousal support? Yes, it does affect it, but it’s not an automatic ground for modification or cancelation of spousal support. To stop paying spousal support or modify the payments that you make, work with your spousal support lawyers [...]
Wondering how long do you have to be married to get alimony in Virginia? In Virginia, spousal support awards are often set for 50% of the length of time you have been married (if you have been married for 6-18 years). This means if you have been married for 5 years, you are required to [...]
When your marriage is over, the last thing you want is to pay money to maintain someone who is no longer in your life. Can you avoid paying alimony? Fortunately, it’s possible to avoid the burden. To help you out, here are tips given by divorce lawyers on how to avoid paying spousal support: Make [...]
