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Virginia Alimony Calculator – Free Support Estimator

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Payor's Gross Monthly Income

Recipient's Gross Monthly Income

Marriage Duration (Years)

Estimated Permanent Support Range

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Permanent support in Virginia is discretionary, based on numerous factors. This range represents a common outcome based on income and marriage duration.

Formula-Based Temporary Support

Virginia uses a specific formula for temporary (pendente lite) support: 30% of the payor's gross income minus 50% of the recipient's gross income.

For Educational Use Only: This is not legal advice. The permanent support estimate is a simplified model. Virginia courts consider many other statutory factors (age, health, standard of living, etc.). Consult a qualified Virginia attorney for accurate legal counsel.

A Clearer Financial Picture

Our tool is designed around Virginia's distinct two-track system for spousal support, providing separate estimates for both temporary and permanent awards.

Dual Calculation Modes

Easily toggle between Temporary (Pendente Lite) support, which uses a specific state formula, and Permanent support, which is based on multiple factors.

Formula-Based Accuracy

The temporary support calculation precisely mirrors the Virginia formula: 30% of the payor's income minus 50% of the recipient's income.

Data-Driven Permanent Model

The permanent support estimate models how Virginia courts often weigh income disparity and marriage duration to arrive at a discretionary award.

Understanding Virginia's Legal Framework

Virginia law separates spousal support into two distinct categories, each with its own purpose and method of calculation.

Temporary Support (Pendente Lite)

This is support paid while the divorce is pending. Its purpose is to maintain the financial status quo for both parties until a final decision is made. Virginia uses a specific mathematical formula for this, which our calculator precisely implements. This type of support ends once the divorce is finalized.

Permanent Support

This is the support awarded as part of the final divorce decree. Despite its name, it can be for a defined period or indefinitely. There is no formula; the amount and duration are determined by a judge based on the 13 statutory factors outlined in the Code of Virginia § 20-107.1.

Key Statutory Factors in Virginia

For permanent alimony, judges must weigh all statutory factors. Our estimator models the most impactful ones, but a full legal analysis is crucial.

Marital Fault: A Critical Factor

Virginia is one of the few states where marital fault plays a significant role. Proof of adultery by the spouse seeking support can serve as a complete bar to receiving any spousal support, unless the court finds that denying support would constitute a "manifest injustice."

Duration and the "50% Presumption"

For marriages lasting less than 20 years, there is a legal presumption that spousal support will be awarded for a period of 50% of the length of the marriage. This is a starting point and can be adjusted by the court, but it serves as a powerful guideline in most cases.

Common Questions

Yes. If the parties have minor children in common, the temporary support formula changes to: 28% of the payor's gross income minus 58% of the recipient's gross income. This calculator uses the formula for parties without minor children.

Virginia law defines "gross income" broadly. It includes salary, wages, commissions, royalties, bonuses, dividends, and pensions. It can also include severance pay, capital gains, and gifts. It does not typically include public assistance benefits.

Yes, unless the parties agree otherwise in a written agreement. To modify support, a party must show a "material change in circumstances" that has occurred since the date of the last court order regarding support.

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