Alabama Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (maintenance) amount and duration in Alabama. Updated for 2026.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored
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Educational estimate, not legal advice. Alimony in Alabama is discretionary — actual awards vary widely by judge and circumstances.
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How alimony works in Alabama
Alabama 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: Ala. Code § 30-2-57 — 2018 reform made rehabilitative alimony the first option; amount is fully discretionary with no formula.
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in Alabama?
Alabama 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 Ala. Code § 30-2-57.
How long does alimony last in Alabama?
Rehabilitative alimony is the mandatory first option with a presumptive 5-year limit; periodic alimony may not exceed the length of the marriage unless married 20+ years (Ala. Code § 30-2-57).
What types of alimony does Alabama recognize?
Alabama recognizes: interim, rehabilitative, periodic, alimony in gross (lump-sum). 2018 reform made rehabilitative alimony the first option; amount is fully discretionary with no formula.
Is alimony taxable in Alabama?
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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