Rutledge v. Rutledge

By Judge William H. Ledbetter, Jr.

The primary issues in this divorce case are spousal support, retirement benefits under Virginia Code § 20-107.3(G), and attorney’s fees.

Background Facts

The parties were married in Illinois on July 14,1983. When Mr. Rutledge finished his tour of duty with the Navy in 1989, both parties obtained employment with E-Systems, Inc., in Fairfax County, Virginia. They purchased a home in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and lived here until their separation three years later.

In February of 1992, Mr. Rutledge took a job transfer with E-Systems to St. Louis, Missouri.…