Florida Alimony Calculator (2024 Reform)
Estimate durational and rehabilitative alimony based on Senate Bill 1416.
Estimated Results
*Note: The 2024 Florida law caps alimony at the lower of 35% of the income difference or the amount required to meet the recipient's reasonable needs.
Understanding Florida Alimony Laws in 2024
Effective July 1, 2023, and continuing into 2024, Florida underwent a massive overhaul of its alimony statutes via Senate Bill 1416. The most significant change was the abolishment of permanent periodic alimony. All awards are now structured as rehabilitative, bridge-the-gap, or durational alimony.
New Marriage Duration Tiers
Under the 2024 guidelines, the length of a marriage is defined from the date of marriage to the date of filing the petition. The categories are now:
- Short-Term Marriage: Less than 10 years.
- Moderate-Term Marriage: Between 10 and 20 years.
- Long-Term Marriage: 20 years or longer.
How Durational Alimony is Calculated
The amount of durational alimony is generally determined by the recipient's "need" and the payer's "ability to pay." However, the law provides a hard cap: alimony cannot exceed 35% of the difference between the parties' net monthly incomes.
Example Calculation: If the Payer earns $8,000 net per month and the Payee earns $3,000, the difference is $5,000. The maximum alimony would be $1,750 (35% of $5,000).
Duration Limits in 2024
Durational alimony cannot exceed a specific percentage of the marriage's length:
- Short-term marriages (< 10 years) are limited to 50% of the marriage length.
- Moderate-term marriages (10-20 years) are limited to 60% of the marriage length.
- Long-term marriages (20+ years) are limited to 75% of the marriage length.
DISCLAIMER: This calculator provides an estimate based on statutory caps and general formulas used in Florida courts. Every case is unique. Factors such as adultery, health, and standard of living are considered by judges. Please consult with a Florida family law attorney for legal advice.