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Alimony & Spousal Support Attorneys

Spousal support refers to the financial support one spouse is required to supply to the other after a divorce is final. Spousal support obligations are negotiated and established by addressing the specific circumstances of each case, and there is no general formula applied to help make the decision. Judges are not bound by a guideline calculation, as they are for child support. Courts can determine the amount, form, and duration of spousal support, and often consider factors such as the choices made during the marriage, the time a spouse has been out of the workforce, and the distribution of property, and the support is modifiable if the client can show a material change in circumstance, such as the loss of employment. A family attorney understands the laws surrounding alimony payments. Contact a Virginia spousal support lawyer for help with this part of a divorce.

How Is Spousal Support Calculated?

Further complicating this process are the recent changes in the way spousal support is awarded. These changes, which were part of more expansive tax legislation, have changed the way divorce settlements are negotiated.

Because of all these moving parts, it becomes even more imperative that clients retain an experienced spousal support attorney that is well-versed in Virginia State Law and Federal Tax Law. The ability to get back on your feet financially after a divorce is crucial to your financial and emotional well-being, as well as creating a new routine for your children.

Let a Parks Zeigler Spousal Support Attorney Help You

An experienced Virginia spousal support lawyer can help you determine the alimony you should receive or pay. Call today to discuss your case with our team.

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Written By Shelly F. Wood

Attorney, Partner Chesapeake Office

Shelly is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in family and criminal law. She began her career as a Public Defender for Norfolk in 2002 before transitioning to private practice in 2004. After successfully running her own law firm for 14 years, Shelly became the Managing Partner of Parks Zeigler’s Chesapeake office in 2020. This move allowed her to expand her legal services while staying deeply connected to the Chesapeake community.

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