Ever state has its own laws regarding child support. In the state of Virginia, child support is calculated using a specific set of child support guidelines found in Code of Virginia § 20-108.2.

Monthly child support is calculated based on the combined monthly gross income of the two parents. In cases where the combined monthly gross income is between $0 and $10,000, a table is used to determine what the monthly support payment is for 1-6 children (found in Code of Virginia § 20-108.2).

In cases where the combined monthly gross income is over $10,000, percentages are used. These percentages are as follows:

Between $10,000 and $20,000:

One Child

Two Children

Three Children

Four Children

Five Children

Six Children

3.1%

5.1%

6.8%

7.8%

8.8%

9.5%

Between $20,000 and $50,000

One Child

Two Children

Three Children

Four Children

Five Children

Six Children

2%

3.5%

5%

6%

6.9%

7.8%

Above $50,000

One Child

Two Children

Three Children

Four Children

Five Children

Six Children

1%

2%

3%

4%

5%

6%

What is “gross monthly income” and how is it calculated?

According to §20-108.2C, “‘gross monthly income’ means all income from all sources, and shall include, but not be limited to, income from:

Salaries Capital Gains
Wages Social Security Benefits (with Exceptions)
Commissions Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Royalties Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Bonuses Disability Insurance Benefits
Dividends Veterans’ Benefits
Severance Pay Spousal Support
Pensions Rental Income
Interest Gifts
Trust Income Prizes
Annuities Awards

Gross income does NOT include:

  • Benefits from public assistance and social services programs
  • Federal supplemental security income benefits
  • Child support received

Consult a Virginia Beach Child Support Attorney

Are you currently facing a child support case? Whether you are looking to receive child support or you are being required to pay child support, McCormick & Calderón can help. We know Virginia’s child support guidelines and laws inside and out. Let our legal team help protect your rights and ensure that you receive a fair child support order.

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