Domestic Relations – Spousal Support Reduction – Physician’s Reduced Hours 
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Published: December 14, 2009
Tags: Domestic Relations, Judge Louis Allen Sherman, Norfolk Circuit Court
A 62-year-old physician who wants to reduce his work hours because he is being treated for hypertension and osteoarthritis in his hands and feet has his monthly spousal support payment reduced by a Norfolk Circuit Court from $2,900 to $2,000 per month.
The court would find there has been a material change in the parties’ circumstances, ...
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