Alimony Calculator

Higher Earner Annual Income ($)

Lower Earner Annual Income ($)

Marriage Duration (years)

Number of Children

State Formula

Standard of Living During Marriage

Courts consider the marital standard of living when determining support amounts.

Estimated Monthly Alimony (California)

$2,125.00

Permanent Alimony· 12 yr

Annual Alimony

$25,500

Duration

12 yr

Total Lifetime

$306,000

% of Income Gap

34.0%

Income After Alimony

Higher Earner (after paying)$94,500/yr

Lower Earner (after receiving)$70,500/yr

California Alimony Formula

40% of higher earner's net income minus 50% of lower earner's net income. Duration: ~50% of marriage length (up to 10 years), permanent for 10+ year marriages.

State-by-State Comparison

$2,125.00

$2,000.00

$1,875.00

$1,750.00

$1,676.85

$1,062.50

State	Monthly	Duration	Type	Total
CaliforniaSelected	$2,125.00	12 yr	Permanent	$306,000
Colorado	$2,125.00	6 yr	Durational	$153,000
Texas	$2,000.00	5 yr	Rehabilitative	$120,000
Florida	$1,875.00	7 yr 2 mo	Durational	$161,250
Massachusetts	$1,875.00	8 yr 5 mo	Durational	$189,375
Pennsylvania	$1,750.00	6 yr	Durational	$126,000
Illinois	$1,676.85	7 yr 2 mo	Durational	$144,209
New York	$1,062.50	3 yr 7 mo	Durational	$45,688

Sorted by monthly amount (highest to lowest). Actual amounts vary significantly based on individual circumstances, judge discretion, and case-specific factors.

Types of Alimony

Rehabilitative

Temporary support to help the lower-earning spouse gain education, training, or work experience to become self-supporting.

PermanentYour estimate

Ongoing support until the recipient remarries, either spouse dies, or the court modifies the order. Typically for long-term marriages.

Durational

Support for a set period of time, often tied to the length of the marriage. Cannot exceed the length of the marriage in most states.

Factors Courts Consider

Income Disparity

The gap between each spouse's earning capacity and actual income.

Marriage Length

Longer marriages generally result in longer and higher alimony awards.

Age & Health

Older recipients or those with health issues may receive more support.

Education & Skills

The recipient's ability to become self-supporting through employment.

Childcare Duties

Custodial responsibilities that may limit earning capacity.

Marital Standard of Living

Courts aim to maintain a similar standard of living post-divorce.

Contributions to Marriage

Homemaking, supporting a spouse's career, or education contributions.

Marital Misconduct

Some states consider fault (adultery, abuse) when determining alimony.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides rough estimates for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Actual alimony awards are determined by courts based on numerous factors specific to each case, including but not limited to the factors listed above. State laws change frequently, and judges have significant discretion in setting support amounts and duration. Child support is calculated separately and may affect alimony. Tax treatment of alimony varies (post-2018 federal tax law eliminated the deduction for the payor). Consult with a qualified family law attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.

Higher Earner Annual Income ($)

Lower Earner Annual Income ($)

Marriage Duration (years)

Number of Children

State Formula

Standard of Living During Marriage

Courts consider the marital standard of living when determining support amounts.

Estimated Monthly Alimony (California)

$2,125.00

Permanent Alimony· 12 yr

Annual Alimony

$25,500

Duration

12 yr

Total Lifetime

$306,000

% of Income Gap

34.0%

Income After Alimony

Higher Earner (after paying)$94,500/yr

Lower Earner (after receiving)$70,500/yr

California Alimony Formula

40% of higher earner's net income minus 50% of lower earner's net income. Duration: ~50% of marriage length (up to 10 years), permanent for 10+ year marriages.

State-by-State Comparison

$2,125.00

$2,000.00

$1,875.00

$1,750.00

$1,676.85

$1,062.50

State	Monthly	Duration	Type	Total
CaliforniaSelected	$2,125.00	12 yr	Permanent	$306,000
Colorado	$2,125.00	6 yr	Durational	$153,000
Texas	$2,000.00	5 yr	Rehabilitative	$120,000
Florida	$1,875.00	7 yr 2 mo	Durational	$161,250
Massachusetts	$1,875.00	8 yr 5 mo	Durational	$189,375
Pennsylvania	$1,750.00	6 yr	Durational	$126,000
Illinois	$1,676.85	7 yr 2 mo	Durational	$144,209
New York	$1,062.50	3 yr 7 mo	Durational	$45,688

Sorted by monthly amount (highest to lowest). Actual amounts vary significantly based on individual circumstances, judge discretion, and case-specific factors.

Types of Alimony

Rehabilitative

Temporary support to help the lower-earning spouse gain education, training, or work experience to become self-supporting.

PermanentYour estimate

Ongoing support until the recipient remarries, either spouse dies, or the court modifies the order. Typically for long-term marriages.

Durational

Support for a set period of time, often tied to the length of the marriage. Cannot exceed the length of the marriage in most states.

Factors Courts Consider

Income Disparity

The gap between each spouse's earning capacity and actual income.

Marriage Length

Longer marriages generally result in longer and higher alimony awards.

Age & Health

Older recipients or those with health issues may receive more support.

Education & Skills

The recipient's ability to become self-supporting through employment.

Childcare Duties

Custodial responsibilities that may limit earning capacity.

Marital Standard of Living

Courts aim to maintain a similar standard of living post-divorce.

Contributions to Marriage

Homemaking, supporting a spouse's career, or education contributions.

Marital Misconduct

Some states consider fault (adultery, abuse) when determining alimony.