Many divorce cases involve both child and spousal support. Child support is governed by guidelines prescribed by the Virginia Code, but spousal support is not. Some local jurisdictions, such as Fairfax County, have recommended spousal support guidelines for pendente lite, or temporary, support. Each situation is different, so the guideline amounts are not appropriate in every case. The attorneys at Hirsch & Ehlenberger have handled a wide variety of support cases both in settlement negotiations and in court.