Florida Alimony Calculator 2025

For many years Florida did not have a specific calculation to determine spousal support or alimony. However, on July 1, 2023, SB 1416 became law which changed Fla. Stat. 61.08 to include a set calculation to determine the maximum amount of alimony to be ordered in a divorce. “Under exceptional circumstances, the court may extend the term of durational alimony” longer than the calculations set forth in Florida Statute 61.08. –Fla. Stat. 61.08(8)(b)

When getting divorced, the award and calculation of alimony in Florida may be determined by a judge after considering the following factors listed in Florida Statute 61.08:

1. The standard of living established during the marriage.
2. The duration of the marriage.
3. The age and the physical and emotional condition of each party.
4. The financial resources of each party, including the non-marital and the marital assets and liabilities distributed to each.
5. The earning capacities, educational levels, vocational skills, and employability of the parties and, when applicable, the time necessary for either party to acquire sufficient education or training to enable such party to find appropriate employment.
6. The contribution of each party to the marriage, including, but not limited to, services rendered in homemaking, child care, education, and career building of the other party.
7. The responsibilities each party will have with regard to any minor children they have in common.
8. The tax treatment and consequences to both parties of any alimony award, including the designation of all or a portion of the payment as a nontaxable, nondeductible payment.
9. All sources of income available to either party, including income available to either party through investments of any asset held by that party.
10. Any other factor necessary to do equity and justice between the parties.

Florida Statute 61.08(8)(a) states “Durational alimony may not be awarded following a marriage lasting less than 3 years. The length of an award of durational alimony may not be modified except under exceptional circumstances and may not exceed the length of the marriage except as set forth in this subsection.”

If you have been married less than 1 year, alimony is typically not appropriate in any form. However, each case differs, and a short-term marriage is not necessarily a complete bar for alimony awards. The following is meant only as an estimate to help people better understand what to expect after getting divorced in Florida.

In cases where the marriage has lasted less than 3 years, rehabilitative or bridge-the-gap alimony may still be appropriate. Please keep in mind the primary standard for an award of alimony in Florida is still need and ability to pay. For the court to award alimony, the judge must first find that the spouse asking for alimony has a need for alimony and the payor spouse has the ability to pay the alimony award. The maximum alimony calculator is meant to determine the maximum amount and duration of durational alimony a Florida court may award. However, this amount would only be awarded if the need and ability test have also been met.

Please note the following Florida alimony calculator should only be used as an estimate to determine the maximum amount and duration of alimony that may be awarded in your Florida alimony case. The actual amount of alimony ordered by a Florida court may vary based on how income is calculated and the specific facts of each case. The Florida alimony calculator is not legal advice. You should still speak with a licensed Florida divorce attorney to best understand your divorce case including your rights and responsibilities regarding alimony. One of our experienced divorce attorneys can help you better determine the maximum alimony you may have to pay.

These calculations are meant as an estimate only. If you would like to discuss your specific divorce or alimony lawsuit, contact Pinellas Family Lawyer to schedule a confidential alimony consultation online or call 727-538-7741.