Calculate Child Support Payments in Virginia  

To use the child support calculator, select or enter the appropriate information next to each statement.

When you have completed the form, click on the calculate button to get an estimate of the amount of child support that the non-custodial parent will have to pay to the custodial parent in Virginia.

How to Get a Child Support Order in Virginia

If a child support order was not part of your divorce or separation agreement or you need help locating your child's father or mother to start receiving child support payments, the Virginia Department of Social Services Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) may be able to assist you in establishing a child support order.

Families that receive public assistance (e.g., TANF, Medicaid) are automatically eligible to receive services through DCSE. Other families that need assistance with child support may apply for services with DCSE by filling out and submitting the application that can be found at https://www.dss.virginia.gov/files/division/dcse/intro_page/applying_css/applying.pdf. After submitting your application, it can take about 3 weeks before you hear back from DCSE.

When your application is accepted, DCSE can then assist you with establishing a child support order in Virginia (this may also include medical support). The amount of support will be determined based on state guidelines that take into account the needs of the child and each parent's ability to provide for their child's needs. Based on this information, a monthly amount of child support will be determined.

DCSE seeks to establish child support orders administratively to avoid the expense and time of court. If either parent disagrees with the child support order that has been set, there is an appeal process that may be used.