Delaware Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (maintenance) amount and duration in Delaware. Updated for 2026.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored
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Educational estimate, not legal advice. Alimony in Delaware is discretionary — actual awards vary widely by judge and circumstances.
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How alimony works in Delaware
Delaware 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: 13 Del. C. § 1512 — Dependency-based (need, insufficient property, inability to self-support) with no amount formula; misconduct is not considered; terminates on the recipient's remarriage or cohabitation.
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in Delaware?
Delaware 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 13 Del. C. § 1512.
How long does alimony last in Delaware?
Alimony eligibility may not exceed 50% of the length of the marriage, except there is no time limit for marriages of 20+ years (13 Del. C. § 1512(d)).
What types of alimony does Delaware recognize?
Delaware recognizes: interim, term, indefinite (20+ year marriages). Dependency-based (need, insufficient property, inability to self-support) with no amount formula; misconduct is not considered; terminates on the recipient's remarriage or cohabitation.
Is alimony taxable in Delaware?
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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