Alimony Calculator - Virginia

Final and permanent spousal support decisions are governed by Va. Code § 20-107.1. Pendente lite (temporary) support while a case is pending is addressed in Va. Code § 16.1-278.17:1. Courts weigh statutory factors for final awards and may use the temporary guideline formulas for interim relief. This calculator is educational only — confirm the current Code sections with a Virginia attorney.

Under Va. Code § 16.1-278.17:1, a common planning formula is: without minor children in common, 27% of the payor's gross monthly income minus 50% of the recipient's gross monthly income; with minor children in common, 26% of the payor's gross minus 58% of the recipient's gross. Example with no children: $6,000 payor and $2,000 recipient → $620/month temporary estimate. Judges need not use this formula for the final § 20-107.1 award.

Yes for permanent support in most cases. Va. Code § 20-107.1 generally bars permanent spousal support when the spouse seeking support committed adultery, subject only to a narrow manifest-injustice exception that is difficult to prove. Temporary support questions can differ — get case-specific advice from a licensed Virginia family-law attorney.

No. The pendente lite guidelines in Va. Code § 16.1-278.17:1 guide temporary support. Final awards under Va. Code § 20-107.1 are factor-based. A judge can award more, less, or a different duration than the temporary number after hearing evidence on needs, resources, marriage length, and other statutory factors.

Often yes, when there is a material change in circumstances under Virginia law and the order or agreement allows modification. Retirement, disability, involuntary job loss, or cohabitation may matter depending on the order language. File promptly with updated financial affidavits. Do not stop paying an existing order until a new order is entered.