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.
Virginia's child support guidelines use what's known as the "income shares model," which is meant to ensure that children have the benefit of both parents' earnings, and that the overall support obligation will be fairly divided ing to the parents' relative financial situations.
Virginia uses the “Income Shares Model” The “Income Shares Model” calculates child support by considering each parent's share of the total combined income of both parents. Imagine a pie representing the combined income of both parents. The child support amount for each parent is based on their “slice” of this pie.
Administrative Orders for Support This can be done by the parent who has primary physical custody of the child filing out an online application. Once the application is filled, each parent will receive a packet that requests financial information so that an agent can determine the appropriate amount of child support.
One of the most significant disqualifying factors for alimony in Virginia is adultery. If you've been unfaithful during your marriage, you may lose your right to receive spousal support. Other fault-based grounds for divorce, such as cruelty or desertion, can also impact alimony decisions.