How do they calculate alimony?

Answer by  MathWiz (1408)

Each state has different laws on how it's calculated. Some of the factors are length of marriage, income of spouse, and your own income. Some states have a cap on the monthly amount, others don't. Same for the length of alimony. It will all depend on where you live, how much your lawyer can negotiate, and what the judge decides.

Answer by  DannyBatt (75)

Each state has their own procedures, but for the most part alimony is not "calculated" so much as "decided". If the Court determines that you can pay, and that the other party needs to be paid, then an alimony order will issue.

Answer by  writergalfriday (325)

Alimony can be calculated based on how long the marriage was, what assets were accumulated, the level of income received, were there any children produced during the marriage (child support) and capital gains, such as stocks, bonds or CDs. There is no one way to determine alimony, which is why both parties meet in court in front of a judge.

Answer by  MaryanneCampbell (33)

There is no set formula for calculating alimony, as it is based on a case by case basis, and the legal procedures of the state in which one lives. And it may be on a temporary basis.

Answer by  einsteinshrugged (64)

There is no formula for calculating alimony. Judges take several things into consideration including the length of the marriage, number of children and the ability of the spouse to pay.