Alimony Calculator
Overview
Estimate spousal support (alimony) payments based on income difference, marriage duration, and state-specific laws. Understand payment duration and tax implications.
Key Facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Calculator ID | alimony |
| Category | Finance |
| Vertical | Finance & Economics |
| App route | /verticals/finance/alimony |
| API endpoint | /api/public/calculate?id=alimony |
Inputs
| Input ID | Label | Type | Required | Default | Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
payerIncome | Payor Annual Income | currency | Yes | 100000 | min 0 |
recipientIncome | Recipient Annual Income | currency | Yes | 40000 | min 0 |
marriageDuration | Marriage Duration (years) | number | Yes | 10 | min 0, max 100 |
state | State | select | Yes | california | - |
hasChildren | Has Children | select | Yes | false | - |
childSupportAmount | Monthly Child Support (if applicable) | currency | No | 0 | min 0 |
How to Use
- Enter Income Details — Input both spouses gross annual income
- Add Marriage Info — Enter marriage duration and select your state for local guidelines
- View Estimate — See estimated monthly and annual alimony amounts with duration and tax notes
Result Surfaces
| Output | Display Type | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Computed results | result-card | - |
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FAQ
How is alimony calculated?
Alimony calculation varies by state. Common factors: income difference between spouses, marriage duration, age/health, earning capacity, standard of living, and property division. California uses ~40% of higher earner - 50% of lower earner. New York uses 30% - 20%. Texas caps at 20% of payor's income. Courts have discretion based on individual circumstances.
How long do you pay alimony?
Duration depends on marriage length. Short marriages (<5 years): 1-3 years rehabilitative alimony. Medium (5-10 years): often 50% of marriage length. Long (10-20 years): 50-75% of length. Very long (20+ years): may be permanent or until recipient remarries, cohabitates, or payor retires. Varies significantly by state and case.
Is alimony tax deductible in 2024?
No. For divorces finalized after December 31, 2018, alimony is NOT tax-deductible for the payor and NOT taxable income for the recipient (per Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). For divorces before 2019, old rules apply: payor deducts, recipient pays taxes. This significantly changed the financial impact of alimony negotiations.
Evidence
src/lib/calculators/registry.ts(metadata)src/lib/calculators/page-registry.ts(page/HowTo metadata)src/lib/calculators/finance/alimony.ts(calculator config)