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Florida Alimony Calculator

Estimate Florida spousal support under the 2023 reform (F.S. §61.08). Florida abolished permanent alimony and has no statutory formula — this is an illustrative estimate based on income difference. Free, instant, no data stored.

Use average monthly gross income from all sources (wages, business, investments).
Florida classifies marriages as short-term (< 7 yrs), moderate-term (7–17 yrs), or long-term (17+ yrs).

Estimated Alimony

Monthly Guideline Amount $2,100
Duration Moderate-term marriage (7–17 years): durational alimony up to 75% of the marriage length (approximately 99 months), per F.S. §61.08.

No statutory formula exists in Florida. This is a rough illustrative estimate based on income difference — actual awards vary widely by judge.

Source: F.S. §61.08 (as amended 2023) (as of July 1, 2023).

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How Florida calculates alimony after 2023

Florida's 2023 alimony reform (HB 1409) abolished permanent alimony and created durational alimony tied to the length of the marriage. There is no statutory formula for the amount — courts have wide discretion under F.S. §61.08 and consider factors such as each spouse's earning capacity, age, health, the standard of living during the marriage, and the duration of the marriage.

Marriage length categories (F.S. §61.08)

  • Short-term marriage: less than 7 years. Durational alimony may not exceed 50% of the marriage length.
  • Moderate-term marriage: 7 to 17 years. Durational alimony may not exceed 75% of the marriage length.
  • Long-term marriage: 17 years or more. Durational alimony may not exceed 75% of the marriage length.

Durational alimony terminates on the death of either party, the recipient's remarriage, or a court finding of a supportive relationship. The amount cannot exceed the recipient's reasonable need or the payor's ability to pay.

Frequently asked questions

Does Florida still have permanent alimony? No. Permanent alimony was eliminated for divorces filed on or after July 1, 2023. Courts may award temporary, bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, or durational alimony instead.

Is there a formula for the amount? No. Unlike some states, Florida has no percentage formula. Judges decide the amount based on need and ability to pay, so awards vary widely by county and judge.

Can alimony be modified? Yes — durational alimony may be modified or terminated upon a substantial change in circumstances, unless the parties agreed it is non-modifiable.

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