Potential Award Amount
$0 / month
Capped at 35% of the net income difference.
Statutory Analysis
Marriage Length
0 Years
Classification
N/A
Max Duration
Up to 0 Years
Factors Impacting Final Award
How to Use The Calculator
Get a clear, data-driven estimate in four simple steps. Our tool is designed for clarity and ease of use.
Enter Net Incomes
Input the monthly net (after-tax) income for both the higher-earning and lower-earning spouse.
Set Marriage Duration
Use the slider to specify the total length of the marriage in years, as this is a key statutory factor.
Add Key Factors
Toggle any additional circumstances that a court might consider, such as health issues or child support.
Generate Analysis
Click the button to see a detailed report including potential amounts, duration, and legal context.
Advanced & Up-to-Date Features
This isn't a basic calculator. We've integrated key legal principles to provide a more realistic and insightful analysis.
2023 Law Compliant
Our logic incorporates the latest Florida statutes, including the pivotal 2023 law which eliminated permanent alimony.
Discretionary Factor Analysis
Go beyond the numbers. See how factors like health, assets, and child support can influence a judge's final decision.
Statutory Classification
The calculator automatically classifies your marriage duration (Short, Moderate, Long-Term) to determine potential award lengths.
Understanding Florida Alimony
Navigating alimony can be complex. Here are answers to some of the most common questions based on current Florida law.
As of 2023, Florida law recognizes several types of alimony, but permanent alimony is no longer an option. The main types are:
- Bridge-the-Gap: Helps a spouse transition from married to single life. It's short-term, not exceeding 2 years.
- Rehabilitative: For helping a spouse acquire skills or education to become self-sufficient. Requires a specific plan.
- Durational: The most common type, providing economic assistance for a set period after a short, moderate, or long-term marriage. Its length cannot exceed the length of the marriage.
- Lump Sum: A one-time payment, often used in conjunction with other types or for asset distribution.
A Florida court's decision rests on two main pillars: (1) the recipient's actual need and (2) the payor's ability to pay. The court will not impoverish the paying spouse. The calculation is capped at 35% of the difference in net incomes, but a judge considers a long list of factors from Florida Statute § 61.08, including the standard of living during the marriage, age, health, financial resources, and each party's contribution to the marriage.
Florida is a "no-fault" divorce state. This means adultery is generally not a factor in the decision to grant a divorce. However, it can influence alimony if it had a direct financial impact. For example, if a spouse spent significant marital funds on an affair (e.g., buying gifts, trips), a court might consider that "depletion of marital assets" and adjust the alimony or property division to compensate the other spouse.
Yes, in most cases. Durational and rehabilitative alimony can be modified or terminated if there is a "substantial change in circumstances." This could be a significant, involuntary change in either party's income, or the recipient spouse's remarriage or entry into a supportive relationship. The new 2023 law provides a specific process for a paying spouse to seek modification or termination upon reaching normal retirement age.