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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.

Virginia is an ?equitable distribution? state, which means a judge will divide property in a way he interprets as fair?but not necessarily what is equal. Thus, property is not always a 50/50 split. In fact, it's common that two-thirds of the assets will go to the higher wage earner.

Nothing in Virginia law states that the length of marriage determines your spousal support eligibility. There is no minimum number of marriage years required, so technically, you could have been married a year and still qualify for spousal support.

These include: Needs, obligations, and financial resources of you and your spouse, including any pension, profit sharing, or other retirement plan.

You may get spousal support if you are divorced or married, but living separate and apart from your spouse. Spousal support is also called alimony. HOW DO I GET SPOUSAL SUPPORT? You file a Petition for Spousal Support in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court (J&DR) in the county or city where your spouse lives.

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.