Temporary Spousal Support

What is the name of your state? Virginia


I have just started in a divorce and the first thing that my one-day ex has requested is temporary spousal support. She makes almost as much as I do. Can she be awarded this?

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Originally posted by mikerm
What is the name of your state? Virginia


I have just started in a divorce and the first thing that my one-day ex has requested is temporary spousal support. She makes almost as much as I do. Can she be awarded this?

~~~Yes. Virginia permits pendente lite spousal support to be awarded. Pendente lite spousal support is a temporary support amount which will be effective until a final disposition in the case.
You both can jointly agree to an appropriate amount, or the court can make that determination based on the respective incomes of the parties. If you cannot agree to an amount of pendente lite spousal support, each spouse will be required to prepare a monthly income and expenses statement which reflect's their monthly income and expenses.