Richardson v. Richardson

By Judge Glen A. Tyler

The Court is called upon to decide in this case whether the Complainant, petitioner, will be permitted, pursuant to Va. Code Ann. §20-109, as amended, to terminate or decrease periodic spousal support payments to his former spouse because of her cohabitation with another person.

Robert Richardson and Linda Richardson were divorced under a final decree entered in this Court on March 30, 1987. A written contract which, among other tilings, provided for periodic support payments, was incorporated in the decree. Monthly payments in the amount of $600.00 were agreed to be paid…