Virginia Spousal Support Calculator

Generally no. Under §20-107.1(B), a court shall not award spousal support to a spouse who committed adultery, unless the court finds a denial of support would constitute a manifest injustice based on the circumstances and the relative degree of fault of the parties.

Under §20-107.1(E), Virginia courts consider: obligations, needs, and financial resources of the parties; standard of living established during marriage; duration of the marriage; age, physical and mental condition of each party; contributions to the family; earning capacity of each party; the impact of raising children; and the decisions made during the marriage affecting earning capacity.

There is no statutory duration limit. Courts may award support for a fixed period, an indefinite period, or on a decreasing schedule. Many judges award time-limited rehabilitative support, but long marriages with significant income disparity may result in longer or indefinite awards.

Yes, if the court retains jurisdiction (which it does by default unless the parties waive modification rights). Either party can petition for modification upon a material change in circumstances, including job loss, retirement, or a significant income change.