Virginia Alimony Calculator - Estimate Spousal Support
Calculate Virginia spousal support - temporary formula (pendente lite) or final support analysis. Includes presumptive formula and statutory factors.
Case Information
Select support mode and enter case details
Virginia Support Analysis Results
Based on selected calculation mode and Virginia law
- Support generally ends at death of either party or payee's remarriage
- Must terminate for qualifying cohabitation (unless exception applies)
- Payor's full retirement age is a material change for modification
- Fault (including adultery) may result in denial of permanent support
Virginia temporary spousal support may use a presumptive statutory formula, but final spousal support is decided case by case. This calculator provides an estimate only. For temporary support: the formula applies only when combined monthly gross income does not exceed $10,000, and courts may deviate for good cause. For final support: courts consider marriage length, needs, resources, standard of living, age/health, contributions, fault (including adultery under § 20-91(A)(1)), and retirement income. Support may be denied if fault exists unless denial would create manifest injustice. Support generally ends at death or remarriage, and must terminate for qualifying cohabitation. Payor's full retirement age is treated as a material change for modification. This tool cannot predict specific court outcomes. Consult a Virginia family law attorney for advice specific to your situation.
How Virginia Alimony Calculator Works
Calculate Virginia spousal support using either the temporary presumptive formula or final support analysis.
Select Mode
Choose Temporary (pendente lite) with formula, or Final support analysis.
Tabbed Input
Enter income, case details, and Virginia statutory factors across organized tabs.
Apply VA Formula
For temporary support: applies 26%/27% − 50%/58% formula with $10,000 limit check.
Final Support Logic
For final support: calculates need gap vs ability with statutory factor weighting.
Income Limit Check
Alerts when combined income exceeds $10,000 formula threshold.
Presumptive Amount
Displays temporary support amount with deviation note for good cause.
Termination Rules
Displays important notes on death, remarriage, cohabitation, and retirement age.
Factor Badges
Highlights relevant Virginia factors: fault, retirement, health, career contribution.
What Is Virginia's Spousal Support System
Virginia uses different approaches for temporary and final spousal support.
Temporary Support (Pendente Lite)
Uses presumptive formula during divorce proceedings. With children: 26% of payor gross minus 58% of payee gross. Without children: 27% of payor gross minus 50% of payee gross. Only applies if combined income ≤ $10,000/month. Court may deviate for good cause.
Final Spousal Support
No fixed formula. Court may award defined duration, indefinite duration, lump sum, or combination. Considers marriage length, needs, resources, standard of living, age/health, contributions, fault, and retirement income.
Fault Considerations
Under § 20-91(A)(1), courts may deny permanent support if fault grounds exist (including adultery), unless denial would create manifest injustice.
Termination Events
Support generally ends at death or remarriage. Must terminate for qualifying cohabitation. Payor's full retirement age is a material change warranting modification review.
Key Benefits of Virginia Alimony Calculator
Built specifically for Virginia's dual-mode spousal support system.
Two Calculation Modes
Full support for both Temporary (formula-based) and Final (factor-based) support.
VA Formula Implementation
Correctly applies 26%/27% − 50%/58% formula with children/no-children variants.
$10,000 Limit Check
Alerts when combined income exceeds the formula threshold.
Final Support Estimates
Need gap and ability-to-pay analysis for non-formula final support awards.
Fault Integration
Includes adultery and § 20-91(A)(1) fault considerations affecting support.
Termination Flags
Displays cohabitation, remarriage, death, and retirement age rules.
Presumptive Display
Shows temporary amount with deviation note for good cause.
Old Dominion Theme
Virginia-themed burgundy and gold color scheme.
