Virginia Child Support Guidelines

Virginia Child Support Guidelines are a set of legal formulas used to determine the amount of financial support a non-custodial parent must pay for a child's needs. These guidelines consider both parents’ incomes, the number of children, and their custody arrangements. The goal is to ensure the child's standard of living is maintained while sharing the financial responsibilities fairly. The court may adjust the guidelines in special circumstances, but generally, they serve as a starting point for calculating child support obligations.