Sunday, April 27, 2014

Divorce Attorneys Richmond Virginia Desertion Spousal Support

If you are dealing with a divorce in Virginia or about to go through a divorce in Virginia, contact us for help.
We have client meeting locations in Fairfax Prince William Richmond Loudoun Virginia Beach Fredericksburg Lynchburg.
Contact our law firm today to speak with a lawyer today about your Divorce Case.  An attorney from our firm will do his best to help you.
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Facts:

            Plaintiff wife filed a complaint against defendant husband seeking a divorce on the grounds of cruelty and constructive desertion. The Circuit Court of Richmond (Virginia) granted the wife a divorce on the grounds of desertion and awarded her $ 4,000 per month in spousal support, an equitable portion of the marital assets, $ 7,500 in attorney's fees, and $ 3,000 in costs. The husband appealed and the wife cross-appealed.

            If you are facing a Divorce case in Virginia, contact a SRIS Law Group lawyer for help.  You can reach us at 888-437-7747

Holdings:

            The Virginia Court made the following holding:

  • Desertion by a spouse under Va. Code Ann. §§ 20-95 and 20-91(6) is defined as an actual breaking off of the matrimonial cohabitation coupled with an intent to desert in the mind of the deserting party.
  • "Matrimonial cohabitation" consists of more than sexual relations. It also imports the continuing condition of living together and carrying out the mutual responsibilities of the marital relationship.
  • Although Va. Code Ann. § 20-107.3(G) limits the award a spouse can receive pursuant to the equitable distribution of marital property, no language precludes that property from being considered at a later time as income for purposes of calculation of spousal support. The plain language of the statute mandates consideration of all pensions, profit sharing or retirement plans in the trial court's determination of spousal support. 
If you are dealing with a divorce in Virginia or about to go through a divorce in Virginia, contact us for help.

We have client meeting locations in Fairfax Prince William Richmond Loudoun Virginia Beach Fredericksburg Lynchburg.

Contact our law firm today to speak with a lawyer today about your Divorce Case.  An attorney from our firm will do his best to help you.

We will do our absolute best to help you get the best result possible based on the facts of your case. Our law firm has the necessary experience to assist you with this matter.

Disclaimer:

These summaries are provided by the SRIS Law Group.  They represent the firm’s unofficial views of the Justices’ opinions.  The original opinions should be consulted for their authoritative content.

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