Child Support in Virginia

Free calculator, modification rules, arrears interest, and 50/50 custody guide for Virginia — 2026.

Child Support Calculator

Estimate payments using Virginia's Income Shares

Modification Checker

Does your income change qualify?

Arrears Calculator

Past-due support with 6% interest

50/50 Custody Guide

Does equal custody eliminate support?

Virginia Child Support Facts — 2026

Formula modelIncome Shares

Income basisBoth parents' income

Support ends at age18

Modification threshold25% income change

Arrears interest rate6% per year

Official agencyVirginia Child Support Agency ↗

Virginia uses Income Shares based on combined gross income.

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