This is the first part of a 2-part video series on spousal support in Virginia by Joanna Foard, Family and Divorce Attorney in McLean, VA.
Very common questions we hear are “will I have to pay support?” Or, “Am I eligible to receive support?”
Spousal support obligations are governed by statute in Virginia, and take in several factors into consideration like what was the standard of living during the marriage, what was the duration of the marriage, and did one party put a career on hold to further the other’s career?
Watch part 2 of this introduction, or visit this page for more information about spousal support matters in Virginia divorces.