This is a generic Affidavit to accompany a Motion to amend or strike alimony provisions of a divorce decree because of the obligor spouse's changed financial condition. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
Alimony Calculator For Virginia In Cook
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The formula stated in § 16.1-278. is: (a) 30% of the gross income of the payor less 50% of the gross income of the payee in cases with no minor children and (b) 28% of the gross income of the payor less 58% of the gross income of the payee in cases where the parties have minor children in common.
Two of the biggest alimony factors in Virginia when awarding spousal support are the financial need of the party asking for support and the ability of the person paying to supplement the income of the requesting spouse to meet their needs.
What is a wife entitled to in a divorce in Virginia? Neither party in the marriage is automatically entitled to anything until it is determined by the court based on their unique situation. Division of property is also determined by the court based on each spouse's financial situation and assets.
For those without children, the formula requires subtracting 50% of the gross income of the spouse receiving support from 27% of the gross income of the spouse paying. If there are children, then the courts will look at 58% of the income of the person receiving support and 26% of the person paying support.
Cases With Minor Children: 28% x Payor's Income – 58% x Payee's Income. Cases With No Minor Children: 30% x Payor's Income – 50% x Payee's IncomeP.
You can start a spousal support case in Virginia Juvenile & Domestic Relations district courts by filing a petition. Find your local J&DR district court at this page, with links to each local court. The local J&DR district court can provide you more information about how to file a spousal support petition.
The guideline states that the paying spouse's support be presumptively 40% of his or her net monthly income, reduced by one-half of the receiving spouse's net monthly income. If child support is an issue, spousal support is calculated after child support is calculated.
The present value formula is PV=FV/(1+i)n, where you divide the future value FV by a factor of 1 + i for each period between present and future dates.
