Utah Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (maintenance) amount and duration in Utah. Updated for 2026.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored
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Educational estimate, not legal advice. Alimony in Utah is discretionary — actual awards vary widely by judge and circumstances.
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How alimony works in Utah
Utah 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: Utah Code § 81-4-502 — Factor-based with a focus on the standard of living at separation, including a rebuttable presumption of equalizing living standards in 10+ year marriages where the payee left the workforce for childcare.
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in Utah?
Utah 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 Utah Code § 81-4-502.
How long does alimony last in Utah?
Alimony may not be ordered for longer than the length of the marriage absent extenuating circumstances (Utah Code § 81-4-502(7)).
What types of alimony does Utah recognize?
Utah recognizes: temporary, rehabilitative, long-term. Factor-based with a focus on the standard of living at separation, including a rebuttable presumption of equalizing living standards in 10+ year marriages where the payee left the workforce for childcare.
Is alimony taxable in Utah?
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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