Pennsylvania Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (maintenance) amount and duration in Pennsylvania. Updated for 2026.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored
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Educational estimate, not legal advice. Alimony in Pennsylvania is discretionary — actual awards vary widely by judge and circumstances.
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How alimony works in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania 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: 23 Pa.C.S. § 3701 (post-divorce); Pa.R.C.P. 1910.16-4 (pre-divorce) — Pennsylvania's well-known formula (33% of payor's net minus 40% of payee's net, or 25%/30% with child support) governs only pre-divorce support and alimony pendente lite — post-divorce alimony is discretionary under seventeen factors. Our estimate uses the AAML guideline for post-divorce support.
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 23 Pa.C.S. § 3701 (post-divorce); Pa.R.C.P. 1910.16-4 (pre-divorce).
How long does alimony last in Pennsylvania?
Duration is generally tied to the length of the marriage. Short marriages (under ~5 years) typically produce short-term or no support; long marriages (20+ years) can produce long-term support. Pennsylvania courts set duration case-by-case.
What types of alimony does Pennsylvania recognize?
Pennsylvania recognizes: spousal support (pre-divorce), alimony pendente lite, post-divorce alimony. Pennsylvania's well-known formula (33% of payor's net minus 40% of payee's net, or 25%/30% with child support) governs only pre-divorce support and alimony pendente lite — post-divorce alimony is discretionary under seventeen factors. Our estimate uses the AAML guideline for post-divorce support.
Is alimony taxable in Pennsylvania?
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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