Spousal Support & Alimony in Virginia, Maryland Spousal Support & Alimony & Massachusetts Spousal Support & Alimony
Spousal maintenance – alimony lawyers in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts
Even in uncontested divorces in Virginia, Maryland and Massachusetts, spousal maintenance may be awarded in a divorce or legal separation proceedings and may be subject to later modification or enforcement proceedings as well. Alimony is vital part of being able to move on after a divorce. Alimony is generally paid in installments over a period of time, (weekly or monthly, for example). Spousal support is another term for alimony in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
Regardless of the term used in Massachusetts, Maryland or Virginia, alimony in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts is paid for a defined duration of time or until the death of one of the spouses or the remarriage of the recipient. What most people don’t realize is that alimony is taxable. The person paying the alimony deducts it as an above the line tax deduction. The person who receives alimony has to pay taxes on the amount of alimony received.
The Family Law Courts in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts have enormous discretion when determining the appropriate alimony award and the duration of the alimony award. Due to this uncertainty, most divorce attorneys work hard towards trying to settle the issue of alimony without risking a trial on the issue of alimony. Our family and divorce lawyers in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts will work to help you get spousal support and when necessary, defend an action for alimony.
Our divorce lawyers who assist clients with spousal support and alimony issues in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts also have offices in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
Our Virginia spousal support & alimony lawyers, Maryland spousal support & alimony lawyers & Massachusetts spousal support & alimony lawyers have an extensive amount of experience in resolving issues regarding spousal support and alimony in Virginia, spousal support and alimony in Maryland & spousal support and alimony in Massachusetts. If you wish to consult a SRIS, P.C. alimony or spousal support attorney in Virginia, alimony or spousal support attorney Maryland or alimony or spousal support attorney Massachusetts, call our office, or contact us on line.
