There are a couple of different ways that spousal support can be paid. One is the traditional method, where payments are made in a regular stream, usually monthly. Another way, which is less common, is a lump sum payment where the entire award is paid in a single payment.
It is also possible to have a combination, where you receive a partial lump sum payment followed by the traditional stream of payments. So, yes, a court can award both types of spousal support at the same time in Virginia.
