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§48-8-101. (b) Spousal support is divided into four classes which are: (1) Permanent spousal support; (2) temporary spousal support, otherwise known as spousal support pendente lite; (3) rehabilitative spousal support; and (4) spousal support in gross.

Unless the order states otherwise, either spouse can ask the court to modify or terminate spousal support if there is a substantial change of circumstances after the initial order. A change in circumstances usually involves the loss or increase in a spouse's income. (W.Va. Code § 48-8-105.)

ARTICLE 5. DIVORCE. (a)(1) In the discretion of the court, an award of spousal support may be reduced or terminated upon specific written findings by the court that since the granting of a divorce and the award of spousal support a de facto marriage has existed between the spousal support payee and another person.

In order for spousal support to be awarded, partners must be living apart, ing to West Virginia Code section 48-8-101(c). Further, a court can also award spousal support if the couple entered into a prenuptial agreement.

In deciding whether to award alimony, the court does not consider the genders of the spouses, but does weigh 20 statutory factors, which include: The length of the marriage. The age and health of the parties. Each party's education level and ability to earn income.

Alimony, which is also referred to as spousal support, is the payment of financial support by one spouse to the other and can be awarded in a divorce, annulment, or separate maintenance action. However, alimony is not granted in all divorces in Virginia.