Virginia Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (maintenance) amount and duration in Virginia. Updated for 2026.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored
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Educational estimate, not legal advice. Alimony in Virginia is discretionary — actual awards vary widely by judge and circumstances.
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How alimony works in Virginia
Virginia does not use a fixed statutory formula for alimony amounts. Judges weigh statutory factors — length of the marriage, each spouse's income and earning capacity, age and health, standard of living, and contributions to the marriage. Our calculator uses the AAML guideline formula (30% of payor's income minus 20% of recipient's) that attorneys commonly use for ballpark estimates.
Governing law: Va. Code § 20-107.1 (post-divorce); § 16.1-278.17:1 (pendente lite) — Virginia's formula (27% of payor's gross minus 50% of payee's gross without children; 26%/58% with children) governs only temporary support where combined income is $10,000/mo or less — final spousal support is fully discretionary, and adultery generally bars support absent manifest injustice. Our estimate uses the AAML guideline.
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in Virginia?
Virginia does not use a fixed statutory formula for alimony amounts. Judges weigh statutory factors — length of the marriage, each spouse's income and earning capacity, age and health, standard of living, and contributions to the marriage. Our calculator uses the AAML guideline formula (30% of payor's income minus 20% of recipient's) that attorneys commonly use for ballpark estimates. See Va. Code § 20-107.1 (post-divorce); § 16.1-278.17:1 (pendente lite).
How long does alimony last in Virginia?
Duration is generally tied to the length of the marriage. Short marriages (under ~5 years) typically produce short-term or no support; long marriages (20+ years) can produce long-term support. Virginia courts set duration case-by-case.
What types of alimony does Virginia recognize?
Virginia recognizes: temporary, periodic (defined or undefined duration), lump sum. Virginia's formula (27% of payor's gross minus 50% of payee's gross without children; 26%/58% with children) governs only temporary support where combined income is $10,000/mo or less — final spousal support is fully discretionary, and adultery generally bars support absent manifest injustice. Our estimate uses the AAML guideline.
Is alimony taxable in Virginia?
For divorces finalized after 2018, federal law (TCJA) makes alimony non-deductible for the payer and non-taxable for the recipient. A few states differ for state income tax — confirm with a tax professional.
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