Florida Alimony Calculator
Updated for 2023 reform: Calculate alimony with new caps and limitations. Permanent alimony eliminated for cases filed after July 1, 2023.
Understanding Florida's 2023 Alimony Reform
What's Eliminated
- Permanent Alimony: No longer available for cases filed after July 1, 2023
- Indefinite Duration: All alimony must have specific end dates
- Open-Ended Obligations: No more lifetime support commitments
- Automatic Adjustments: Cost-of-living increases eliminated
Three New Types
- Bridge-the-Gap: Max 2 years, transition needs, non-modifiable
- Rehabilitative: Max 5 years, requires specific plan, modifiable
- Durational: Strict caps based on marriage length and income
- Temporary: During proceedings only
New Caps and Limitations
Amount Limits:
- • Maximum 35% of net income difference
- • No exceptions for exceptional circumstances
- • Applies to ALL durational alimony
- • Cannot be waived by agreement
Duration Limits:
- • Short-term (<10 years): 50% of marriage max
- • Moderate-term (10-20 years): 60% of marriage max
- • Long-term (20+ years): 75% of marriage max
- • No judicial discretion to exceed
Calculator Features
Florida Alimony Statutory Factors (F.S. § 61.08)
Two-Pronged Test Required First
Before any alimony can be awarded, the court must find: (1) the requesting party has an actual need for support, and (2) the other party has the ability to pay. Only then are the statutory factors considered.
Primary Factors
Standard of Living During Marriage
The lifestyle established during the marriage sets expectations for post-divorce support levels.
Duration of Marriage
Marriage length determines category and maximum duration caps under 2023 reform.
Age & Physical/Emotional Condition
Health, age, and emotional well-being affect earning capacity and support needs.
Financial Resources
Both marital and non-marital assets/liabilities distributed to each party.
Earning Capacity & Education
Vocational skills, employability, and time needed for training/education.
Additional Considerations
Contributions to Marriage
Homemaking, childcare, education, and career building contributions.
Minor Children Responsibilities
Current and future childcare responsibilities affecting earning capacity.
Tax Consequences
Post-2018: Alimony not deductible by payor, not taxable income to recipient.
Available Income Sources
All income sources including investments and asset-generated income.
Equity & Justice Factors
Catch-all provision for any other factors necessary for fair outcome.
Alimony Termination & Modification Rules
Automatic Termination Events
Death of Either Party
Bridge-the-Gap and Durational alimony automatically terminate upon death.
Remarriage of Recipient
Alimony terminates upon remarriage unless otherwise specified in agreement.
Supportive Relationship (F.S. § 61.14)
May be modified/terminated if recipient enters relationship providing equivalent support.
Modification Standards
Bridge-the-Gap
Non-modifiable in both amount and duration.
Rehabilitative
Modifiable based on substantial change, plan non-compliance, or completion.
Durational
Amount modifiable; duration only under "exceptional circumstances" with clear/convincing evidence.
Detailed Calculation Examples
Marriage Length Categories & Duration Caps
Short-term (<10 years)
Max Duration: 50% of marriage length
Example: 8-year marriage = max 4 years alimony
Moderate-term (10-20 years)
Max Duration: 60% of marriage length
Example: 15-year marriage = max 9 years alimony
Long-term (20+ years)
Max Duration: 75% of marriage length
Example: 24-year marriage = max 18 years alimony
35% Income Cap Calculation
Formula: Lesser of Need OR 35% of Income Difference
Step 1: Calculate each party's monthly net income
Step 2: Find the difference (Higher Income - Lower Income)
Step 3: Calculate 35% of that difference
Step 4: Award lesser of: recipient's need OR 35% cap
Example: $8,000 vs $2,000 net income = $6,000 difference × 35% = $2,100 maximum
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