Nothing in Virginia state law says any divorcing spouse is entitled to spousal support. Spousal support is provided on a case-by-case basis.Spousal support is a form of monetary support paid to the more financially dependent spouse and is based on a number of factors. Alimony is deductible from the gross income of the payor spouse and is included in the gross income of the recipient spouse. When calculating spousal support, the courts will look at the needs and financial resources of the parties. Unlike child support, the Commonwealth of Virginia does not have a statewide formula for determining either the amount or duration of spousal support. The court may also set a future event, such as completing a degree program, as the end date. Spousal support is not guaranteed in any divorce case in Virginia but must be evaluated on a casebycase basis. Step 2: Calculate the combined available monthly gross income. However, they would be ineligible for spousal support if they committed adultery.