Virginia Child Support Calculator

Estimate VA child support under Va. Code §20-108.2. Uses combined gross income and the VA Schedule, shared custody formula for 91+ days (25%), healthcare credits, and childcare add-ons.

Updated April 2026 Va. Code §20-108.2 Private — runs in your browser

NCP Monthly Gross Income

Custodial Parent Monthly Gross

Number of Children

Virginia Basic Child Support

$952/mo

Combined Gross Income$10,000/mo

VA Schedule Base$1,587/mo

NCP Income Share60.0%

Virginia uses the Income Shares model under Va. Code §20-108.2. Both parents' gross incomes determine the basic obligation from the VA Schedule, then each parent pays their proportional share.

Advanced Calculator

VA Schedule days vs. support chart with 91-day threshold, primary vs. shared custody comparison table, add-ons breakdown, and 10-year year-by-year projection.

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VA §20-108.2 Inputs

NCP Monthly Gross

CP Monthly Gross

Children

NCP Days Per Year

days

VA Income Shares Result

$952/mo base

VA Schedule Base$1,587/mo

NCP Income Share60.0%

Shared Custody Adj.Not applied

NCP Days/Year vs. Monthly Support

Health Insurance/mo

Work Childcare/mo

Total with Add-Ons

Base support: $952/mo

Health ins. (60% share): +$144/mo

Childcare (60% share): +$264/mo

Total: $1,360/mo

Professional Simulator

Full §20-108.2 worksheet with itemized income (W-2, SE, bonuses, rental), health insurance credit, childcare add-ons, VA state tax impact, retroactive support, what-if scenarios, and 20-year lifetime projection with NPV.

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NCP Income — Total: $77,000/yr

W-2 / Salary

Self-Employment

Bonuses

Rental Income

CP Income — Total: $48,000/yr

W-2 / Salary

Self-Employment

Custody, Add-Ons & Credits

Children

NCP Days Per Year

days

Health Insurance/mo

Work Childcare/mo

NCP Health Insurance Credit/mo

Retroactive Months

mos

VA §20-108.2 Professional Analysis

$1,666/mo

NCP After-Tax (incl. VA)

Gross: $77,000/yr

Federal: −$8,642

SE tax: −$989

VA state: −$4,428

After CS: $3,579/mo

Support Components

Base support: $1,247/mo

Health ins.: +$148/mo

Childcare: +$271/mo

Total: $1,666/mo

How Virginia Child Support Works

Virginia calculates child support under Va. Code §20-108.2 using the Income Shares model. Both parents' gross monthly incomes are combined to determine the basic support obligation from the VA Schedule of Monthly Support Needs. Each parent pays their proportional share based on income.

Virginia Gross Income

Virginia uses combined gross monthly income before taxes. This includes wages, salary, commissions, bonuses, self-employment income, rental income, Social Security benefits, pension and retirement income, investment income, alimony received, disability benefits, and workers' compensation. Courts may impute income to voluntarily unemployed or underemployed parents based on earning capacity.

Shared Custody — 91+ Days

Virginia applies a different formula when the non-custodial parent has the children for 91 or more days per year (approximately 25% of the year). The shared custody formula multiplies the combined basic support obligation by 1.4, then calculates each parent's share based on their income percentage and custody time percentage. The difference becomes the net transfer payment.

Healthcare and Childcare Credits

Health insurance premiums for the children and work-related childcare costs are added proportionally to the basic support obligation. If the non-custodial parent pays health insurance for the children directly, they receive a credit that reduces their net support obligation.

Combined Gross → VA Schedule → Basic Support
NCP Obligation = Basic Support × (NCP Gross ÷ Combined Gross)
+ Health Insurance × NCP% + Childcare × NCP% − Health Credit

Shared (91+ days):
Adj. Combined = (NCP Oblig + CP Oblig) × 1.4
NCP Pays = Adj. Combined × NCP% × (1 − NCP day%)
CP Pays = Adj. Combined × CP% × NCP day%
Transfer = NCP Pays − CP Pays (if positive)

Worked Example — Primary Custody

Dad (NCP): $6,000/mo gross. Mom: $4,000/mo gross. Two children. 45 days NCP.

Combined Gross$10,000/mo

VA Schedule (2 children)~$1,587/mo

Dad's Income Share60%

Dad's Base Obligation$952/mo

+ Health & Childcare+$408/mo

Total Monthly Support$1,360/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Virginia shared custody formula work? ▼

When the non-custodial parent has 91 or more days per year (approximately 25% of the year), Virginia uses a special shared custody formula. The combined basic support obligation for both parents is multiplied by 1.4 to account for duplicated household costs. Each parent's obligation is then their income share times the adjusted combined support times the other parent's percentage of custody time. The difference between the two amounts is the net transfer payment.

What income does Virginia count for child support? ▼

Virginia counts gross income from all sources: wages, salary, commissions, overtime, bonuses, self-employment income (net of reasonable business expenses), rental income, investment and interest income, Social Security benefits, pension and retirement income, disability benefits, workers' compensation, alimony received from prior relationships, and unemployment benefits. Courts may impute income to voluntarily unemployed or underemployed parents based on their education, work history, and the local job market.

Does the NCP get credit for paying health insurance in Virginia? ▼

Yes. In Virginia, if the non-custodial parent pays health insurance premiums for the children, they receive a credit that reduces their net support obligation. At the same time, both parents share proportionally in the total healthcare cost. The credit ensures the NCP is not double-charged — once for the premium they actually pay and again through the add-on allocation. Courts also add work-related childcare costs proportionally to the basic obligation.

When can Virginia child support be modified? ▼

Under Va. Code §20-109.1, Virginia child support may be modified when there has been a material change in circumstances since the last order. A change in either parent's income, a change in the child's custody schedule, changes in healthcare or childcare costs, or a child reaching majority can each qualify. Virginia does not have a minimum percentage threshold — any material change can support modification. Either parent may file for modification in circuit court.

When does Virginia child support end? ▼

Virginia child support typically ends when the child turns 18. However, if the child is still a full-time high school student and is living in the home of a parent, support continues until graduation or age 19, whichever comes first. Courts may also order support for an incapacitated child who cannot live independently. Virginia does not generally require parents to pay for post-secondary education, though parents may agree to contribute in a settlement agreement.

When to Consult a Virginia Family Law Attorney

Consult an attorney if your case involves: combined gross income above the VA Schedule's upper band (imputed income or high-asset situations), shared custody disputes at or near the 91-day threshold, health insurance credits contested by either parent, or modification requests under Va. Code §20-109.1 based on alleged material change in circumstances.