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Virginia Spousal Support Calculator

Virginia spousal support includes both temporary (pendente lite) support with specific formulas and final support determined by court discretion.

Wrong alimony expectations can derail your divorce strategy

  • •Unrealistic expectations: Waste time and legal fees on impossible claims
  • •Missing eligibility: Overlook qualifying conditions that could save/cost you
  • •Duration mistakes: Plan finances based on incorrect payment periods
  • •Amount errors: Negotiate from wrong baseline figures

Common Virginia mistakes:

  • •Not knowing the $10,000 income cap means no formula applies above this threshold
  • •Using wrong formula (with vs without children) affects temporary support amounts
  • •Overlooking adultery bar could waste time pursuing unattainable support
  • •Confusing temporary vs final support leads to unrealistic settlement expectations
Pendente Lite Formula

Calculate temporary spousal support using Virginia's statutory formulas for couples with combined income under $10,000/month.

Final Support Analysis

Understand the 13 statutory factors courts consider when determining final spousal support awards.

Legal Compliance

Based on Virginia Code § 20-107.1, § 16.1-278.17:1, and current case law for accurate calculations.

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Understanding Virginia Spousal Support Laws

Temporary Support (Pendente Lite)

Virginia provides specific formulas for calculating temporary spousal support during divorce proceedings, but only for couples with combined monthly gross income of $10,000 or less.

With Minor Children:

Support = (0.26 × Payor's Income) - (0.58 × Payee's Income)

Without Minor Children:

Support = (0.27 × Payor's Income) - (0.50 × Payee's Income)
Final Support Awards

Final spousal support in Virginia is entirely discretionary and based on judicial consideration of multiple statutory factors. There is no formula for calculating final awards.

Duration of marriageAge & healthFinancial resourcesStandard of livingEarning capacityContributions to marriage

Virginia Spousal Support Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Virginia Legal Resources

Virginia Code References
§ 20-107.1: Spousal support determination factors
§ 16.1-278.17:1: Pendente lite support formula
§ 20-109: Modification and termination of support
§ 20-110: Termination upon remarriage
§ 20-103: Temporary support during proceedings
Professional Resources
Virginia State Bar: Lawyer referral service
Legal Aid Societies: Low-income assistance programs
Family Court Services: Mediation and counseling resources
Pro Bono Programs: Free legal assistance
Important Legal Disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates only and should not be considered legal advice. Virginia spousal support calculations involve complex legal and factual considerations that cannot be fully captured by any automated tool.

Temporary Support Limitations:

  • Formula only applies to combined income ≤ $10,000/month
  • Court retains discretion to deviate from formula
  • Special circumstances may alter calculations

Final Support Considerations:

  • No formula exists for final support awards
  • Court considers multiple statutory factors
  • Individual circumstances heavily influence outcomes

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"Combined income over $10,000 - calculator correctly explained no formula applies and listed all 12 statutory factors. Very educational."

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