Arkansas Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (maintenance) amount and duration in Arkansas. Updated for 2026.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored
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Educational estimate, not legal advice. Alimony in Arkansas is discretionary — actual awards vary widely by judge and circumstances.
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How alimony works in Arkansas
Arkansas 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: Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-312 — Discretionary based on need and ability to pay; a 20%-of-payor-net rule of thumb exists for temporary support only (Admin. Order No. 10).
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in Arkansas?
Arkansas 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 Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-312.
How long does alimony last in Arkansas?
Duration is generally tied to the length of the marriage. Short marriages (under ~5 years) typically produce short-term or no support; long marriages (20+ years) can produce long-term support. Arkansas courts set duration case-by-case.
What types of alimony does Arkansas recognize?
Arkansas recognizes: temporary, rehabilitative, permanent/periodic (rare), lump-sum. Discretionary based on need and ability to pay; a 20%-of-payor-net rule of thumb exists for temporary support only (Admin. Order No. 10).
Is alimony taxable in Arkansas?
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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