Biddle v. Biddle

By Judge James W. Haley, Jr.

Va. Code § 20-109 permits the diminution or termination of “spousal support” when the recipient “has been habitually cohabiting with another person in a relationship analogous to a marriage for one year or more ... unless (i) otherwise provided for by stipulation or contract.”

Mark A. Biddle, Petitioner, filed a petition seeking termination of payment of spousal support, whether paid from retirement income or primary income, based upon Va. Code § 20-109. His request to Robin G. Biddle, Respondent, his former wife, to admit the existence of a relationship, as quoted…