Alimony in Chesapeake: how it is calculated
Alimony in Chesapeake follows Virginia law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Chesapeake city or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Chesapeake case is actually heard.
Where a Chesapeake case goes
A divorce filed in Chesapeake is heard by the Virginia court for Chesapeake city. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Chesapeake has about 254,997 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
27%/50% no kids · 26%/58% with kids (gross)
Type
Temporary support while the case is pending
Does Chesapeake have its own rule?
No. Va. Code § 16.1-278.17:1 applies across Virginia, so a case from Chesapeake is decided by the same numbers as one filed anywhere else in the state. What changes locally is the courthouse, the clerk's procedure and how long the docket takes — not the amount.
What the statute says
Va. Code § 16.1-278.17:1 — Code of Virginia — formula for determination of pendente lite spousal support.
Last checked 2026-08-27. Read the source →
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