Florida Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (maintenance) amount and duration in Florida. Updated for 2026.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored
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How alimony works in Florida
Florida has a statutory guideline formula: 35% of the paying spouse's net income minus 35% of the receiving spouse's net income.
Governing law: Fla. Stat. § 61.08 (as amended by SB 1416, eff. July 1, 2023) — Florida's 2023 reform eliminated permanent alimony; the figure shown is the statutory maximum (lesser of need or 35% of the net income difference), not an entitlement.
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in Florida?
Florida has a statutory guideline formula: 35% of the paying spouse's net income minus 35% of the receiving spouse's net income. See Fla. Stat. § 61.08 (as amended by SB 1416, eff. July 1, 2023).
How long does alimony last in Florida?
No durational alimony for marriages under 3 years. Duration caps: 50% of marriage length (3–10 years), 60% (10–20 years), 75% (20+ years); rehabilitative alimony capped at 5 years; extensions only in exceptional circumstances.
What types of alimony does Florida recognize?
Florida recognizes: temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, lump-sum. Florida's 2023 reform eliminated permanent alimony; the figure shown is the statutory maximum (lesser of need or 35% of the net income difference), not an entitlement.
Is alimony taxable in Florida?
For divorces finalized after 2018, federal law (TCJA) makes alimony non-deductible for the payer and non-taxable for the recipient. A few states differ for state income tax — confirm with a tax professional.
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