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Florida alimony calculator

Estimate the ceilings for durational alimony under Florida's 2023 law in about a minute. Free, private, and no legal jargon.

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How it's figured (Chapter 61.08): durational alimony can't last longer than 50% of a short-term marriage (3–10 yrs), 60% of a moderate-term (10–20), or 75% of a long-term (20+). The monthly amount can't exceed the recipient's need or 35% of the gap between the spouses' take-home pay, whichever is lower. {{VERIFY:alimony-formula}}

The short answer

This tool estimates the statutory ceilings for durational alimony in Florida: the longest support can last (a share of your marriage length) and the highest monthly amount (35% of the take-home pay gap). It's a starting range, not a court order, and not legal advice (Chapter 61.08).

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Common questions about the Florida alimony calculator

How is alimony calculated in Florida?

There's no rigid formula, but the 2023 law set ceilings. For durational alimony, a judge awards the lower of the recipient's demonstrated need or 35% of the gap between the spouses' net (take-home) incomes. Length is capped at 50/60/75% of the marriage depending on whether it was short-, moderate-, or long-term (Chapter 61.08).

Is this calculator legal advice?

No. It's an educational estimate of the statutory ceilings only. It doesn't account for your full financial picture, the standard of living during the marriage, earning capacity, health, or the many other factors a judge weighs. For advice about your situation, talk to a Florida family-law attorney.

How accurate is the estimate?

It's a starting range, not a prediction. The tool shows the maximums the law allows; real awards are often lower and depend on proven need and the court's discretion. Two cases with the same incomes can end differently. Use it to get oriented, then get a case-specific read at a consultation.

Does marriage length really cap alimony?

Yes, for durational alimony. Length is measured from your wedding date to the day the divorce is filed. Short-term marriages (3–10 years) cap support at 50% of that length, moderate-term (10–20) at 60%, and long-term (20+) at 75%. Marriages under three years usually don't qualify for durational alimony.

What is the 35% rule?

For durational alimony, the monthly payment can't exceed 35% of the difference between the two spouses' net (take-home) incomes. If that number is higher than the recipient's actual need, the court uses the need instead. The tool shows the 35% ceiling so you can see the upper limit.

Will I actually have to pay permanent alimony?

No. Florida's 2023 reform ended permanent (lifelong) alimony for new cases. Support now comes as temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, or durational alimony, each with its own limits. Awards entered before July 1, 2023 generally aren't changed by the new law.

Reviewed by Raisa Romaelle, Esq. · Romaelle Family Law Group · Florida Bar No. 86810 · Florida Supreme Court–certified family mediator · Full bio →
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