Spousal Support Calculator
Estimate alimony amount and duration based on income disparity and marriage length.
Legal Disclaimer
This calculator provides general estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, regulations, and court procedures vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed attorney in your area for advice specific to your situation.
Inputs
Results
Monthly Spousal Support
$2,116.67
≈ 16 pairs of sneakers
Annual Spousal Support
$25,400.00
≈ 13 gaming PCs
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Payer Annual Income and Recipient Annual Income as gross figures.
- Set Years of Marriage — longer marriages typically yield higher and longer support obligations.
- Enter Payer's Child Support Obligation and Recipient Age.
- Review Monthly Spousal Support and Annual Spousal Support estimates.
- Check Estimated Duration in years — courts often use 'half the marriage' as a starting point.
- Spousal support is highly discretionary; actual orders depend heavily on the judge and jurisdiction.
How the result changes with Payer Annual Income
| Payer Annual Income | Monthly Spousal Support | Annual Spousal Support |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000.00 | $4,116.67 | $49,400.00 |
| $700,000.00 | $16,616.67 | $199,400.00 |
| $1,300,000.00 | $31,616.67 | $379,400.00 |
| $1,800,000.00 | $44,116.67 | $529,400.00 |
What each input means
- Payer Annual Income
- Higher-earning spouse's gross annual income.
- Recipient Annual Income
- Lower-earning spouse's gross annual income.
- Years of Marriage
- Length of the marriage in years.
- Payer's Child Support Obligation
- Annual child support the payer already pays.
- Recipient Age
- Age of the spouse receiving support.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersPayer Annual Income = 120000, Recipient Annual Income = 35000, Years of Marriage = 15, Payer's Child Support Obligation = 12000 = 5 input(s) provided
- Calculate Monthly Spousal SupportMonthly Spousal Support2116.67 = $2,116.67
- Calculate Annual Spousal SupportAnnual Spousal Support25400 = $25,400
- Calculate Estimated Duration9 = 9
- Calculate Total Spousal SupportTotal Spousal Support228600 = $228,600
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