Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Re: Alimony problems

Why worry about issues of fairness, ethical considerations or the possible recriminatory motives of a jilted ex-spouse in making such a demand?

The payment was due on the first. It was paid.

You, presumably deposited the money shortly thereafter, and may well have even spent it on April 2, 2003. No prorations are in order under these circumstances. ((I'm assuming, of course, that there's nothing in the alimony clause in your

property settlement agreement or in your final decree of divorce which would require such a refund under these circumstances.)

Tell your ex that you'll consider his April payment a wedding gift of sorts and that you'll not be making any refunds any time soon, thank you.