How do I calculate for spousal support after divorce? 20 Answers as of September 22, 2011

You may simply want to pay for a consultation with an attorney - we have programs to run maintenance estimates/scenarios based upon the incomes of the parties and tax consequences.

There is no specific formula to determine spousal support, and you are correct that various factors are involved in the determination. Under NRS 125.150, in granting a divorce, the court: May award such alimony to the wife or to the husband, in a specified principal sum or as specified periodic payments, as appears just and equitable... In addition to any other factors the court considers relevant in determining whether to award alimony and the amount of such an award, the court shall consider: (a) The financial condition of each spouse; (b) The nature and value of the respective property of each spouse; (c) The contribution of each spouse to any property held by the spouses pursuant to NRS 123.030; (d) The duration of the marriage; (e) The income, earning capacity, age and health of each spouse; (f) The standard of living during the marriage; (g) The career before the marriage of the spouse who would receive the alimony; (h) The existence of specialized education or training or the level of marketable skills attained by each spouse during the marriage; (i) The contribution of either spouse as homemaker; (j) The award of property granted by the court in the divorce, other than child support and alimony, to the spouse who would receive the alimony; and (k) The physical and mental condition of each party as it relates to the financial condition, health and ability to work of that spouse. An attorney experienced in this area can help you sort through which facts are most important and what evidence should be submitted to the judge on your behalf, if you chose to proceed with a contested divorce.

I recommend you speak with an attorney about both of these questions. There is no formula for calculating spousal maintenance, and no mathematical guidance that I can provide; it is truly a matter of reviewing the statutory factors in light of the facts of your case and trying to figure out what is the need and how can that need best be met.

You do not calculate spousal support. The many factors which must be considered are listed in Section 504 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. However, you should retain an experience divorce attorney to advise you. Your future depends on it!

We recommend you retain a divorce lawyer concerning your rights and options. In Georgia, generally, alimony depends upon a number of statutory factors, which you should discuss with your attorney. Good luck.

At least in Washington, there is no fixed formula for calculating maintenance in a divorce. Basically, it is whatever number seems fair to the court after taking into consideration all of the statutory and case law factors.

There is a computer program you would have to purchase.

In Colorado there is no formula for spousal support after entry of the Decree. For the purposes of discussion with your spouse, the logical starting point is what do you need compared to what he is able to pay after meeting his own needs. Whatever the two of you agree to is what a judge will probably approve. If you can't agree, the judge will have to come up with a figure after review all the facts and circumstances.

In California the courts and attorney run what is called a DissoMaster Report to determine spousal support. Most courts have a self-help center that will help you run a DissoMaster Report.

Sorry, but there is no simple way to calculate alimony. There is a lot involved.