Indiana Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (maintenance) amount and duration in Indiana. Updated for 2026.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored
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Educational estimate, not legal advice. Alimony in Indiana is discretionary — actual awards vary widely by judge and circumstances.
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How alimony works in Indiana
Indiana does not use a fixed statutory formula for alimony amounts. Judges weigh statutory factors — length of the marriage, each spouse's income and earning capacity, age and health, standard of living, and contributions to the marriage. Our calculator uses the AAML guideline formula (30% of payor's income minus 20% of recipient's) that attorneys commonly use for ballpark estimates.
Governing law: Ind. Code § 31-15-7-2 — Indiana has no general alimony — maintenance is limited to three narrow statutory grounds, though divorcing spouses may contract for more.
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in Indiana?
Indiana does not use a fixed statutory formula for alimony amounts. Judges weigh statutory factors — length of the marriage, each spouse's income and earning capacity, age and health, standard of living, and contributions to the marriage. Our calculator uses the AAML guideline formula (30% of payor's income minus 20% of recipient's) that attorneys commonly use for ballpark estimates. See Ind. Code § 31-15-7-2.
How long does alimony last in Indiana?
Rehabilitative maintenance may not exceed 3 years from the final decree; incapacity or caregiver maintenance lasts only as long as the qualifying condition (Ind. Code § 31-15-7-2).
What types of alimony does Indiana recognize?
Indiana recognizes: incapacity maintenance, caregiver maintenance, rehabilitative (max 3 years), temporary. Indiana has no general alimony — maintenance is limited to three narrow statutory grounds, though divorcing spouses may contract for more.
Is alimony taxable in Indiana?
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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