Virginia Spousal Support Calculation Basics

Divorce can bring many financial challenges for a woman. Virginia spousal support can help you make the transition from 2 incomes to 1 as you begin your new life as a single person. Your Newport News divorce attorney will work toward getting you a fair support settlement.

One of the most common questions about spousal support is, "how much will I get?" Understand that each case is unique and a Virginia family court will determine the amount of spousal support that's appropriate for your situation.

Virginia Spousal Support Guidelines

There are guidelines to help calculate Virginia spousal support, but there are often other factors that go into the judge's decisions:  

• age and health of the parties;
• duration of the marriage;
• monetary and non-monetary contributions of both parties;
• earning capacity of both parties (including skills, education, and training);
• property interests of the parties; and
• as well as other factors.  

If no child support is involved, the higher-paid spouse pays the recipient 30% of gross income minus 50% of the lower earning spouse's income. If child support is involved, the payer pays the recipient 28% of his gross income less 58% of the recipient's gross income.

If you're facing a divorce case and are concerned about spousal support, you should speak with a Newport News divorce attorney as soon as possible.

Contacting a Virginia Divorce Attorney

There are very specific rules governing divorce in Virginia. At Hofheimer/Ferrebee we are committed to providing you with the experience and compassion you deserve and the successful results you need to move on with your life. Request a FREE copy of our divorce guide for women in Virginia, or reserve your seat at our monthly divorce seminar - 757-425-5200.