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An alimony (spousal support) calculator estimates the monthly payment one spouse may owe the other after divorce. The amount depends on income disparity, marriage length, and state-specific formulas or judicial guidelines.
Formel
Alimony = (Higher Earner Income × Percentage) – (Lower Earner Income × Percentage)
- I_h
- Higher Earner Income ($/month) — Gross or net income of the spouse earning more
- I_l
- Lower Earner Income ($/month) — Gross or net income of the lower-earning spouse
- D
- Marriage Duration (years) — Length of the marriage, used to determine duration of payments
Trinn-for-trinn guide
- 1Determine each spouse’s gross monthly income
- 2Apply the state’s formula or guideline percentage (e.g., 30–35% of the difference)
- 3Adjust for marriage duration to determine the length of payments
- 4Factor in tax implications and any existing child support obligations
Løste eksempler
Inndata
Higher earner $10,000/mo, lower earner $3,000/mo, 15-year marriage
Resultat
Estimated alimony ~$2,100–$2,450/mo for 7–8 years
Inndata
Higher earner $7,000/mo, lower earner $0/mo, 25-year marriage
Resultat
Estimated alimony ~$2,100–$2,450/mo, possibly permanent
Vanlige feil å unngå
- ✕Assuming alimony is always permanent — most awards are temporary or rehabilitative
- ✕Not accounting for the tax treatment of alimony (post-2018 divorces: not deductible/not taxable)
- ✕Ignoring cohabitation or remarriage clauses that terminate payments
Ofte stilte spørsmål
Is alimony the same as child support?
No. Alimony supports the lower-earning spouse; child support is specifically for the children’s expenses. They are calculated separately and serve different purposes.
Can alimony be modified after the divorce?
Yes, in most states either party can request a modification based on a material change in circumstances, such as job loss, retirement, or the recipient’s increased income.
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