Ongoing financial issues such as spousal support and child support can quickly turn into a frustrating negotiation process. Money can often become a weapon during a divorce and there are numerous factors to consider when deciding on the terms, duration, method, and amount of support.
Located in Alexandria, Virginia, we at Lowe & Carlo know the factors and how they apply to your specific circumstances. We are constantly focused on protecting your rights and the rights of your child. Contact us to speak with an attorney in our office.
Spousal support, also referred to as alimony, can be in the form of lump sum or periodic payments awarded to the financially dependent spouse when the marriage ends. The payments can be for a fixed duration or until death or remarriage. The court also has the authority to make a temporary award pending a final determination. Requests for modifications of court ordered support are also common when a change in circumstances has occurred since the award was made.
Under Virginia law, the following criteria are applied in determining spousal support:
The child support determination takes into account the custodial arrangement. If the non-custodial parent has the child more than 90 days, the amount will be different than if it was sole physical custody. The court will also examine expenses such as health insurance and work related child care costs, as well as the income -- or potential income of both parties.
The court can also make a temporary award for child support pending a final determination. Child support can be modified if there has been a material change in circumstances since the award was made.
To speak with a lawyer in our office about any of the above issues, contact us. We are located in Old Town Alexandria.
Lowe & Carlo
216 S Patrick St
Alexandria, VA
22314-3528
Telephone: 703-549-0446
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