Ohio Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (maintenance) amount and duration in Ohio. Updated for 2026.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored
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Educational estimate, not legal advice. Alimony in Ohio is discretionary — actual awards vary widely by judge and circumstances.
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How alimony works in Ohio
Ohio 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: Ohio Rev. Code § 3105.18 — Discretionary under fourteen statutory factors; many Ohio courts informally use roughly one year of support per three years of marriage, but that is practice, not law.
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in Ohio?
Ohio 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 Ohio Rev. Code § 3105.18.
How long does alimony last in Ohio?
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. Ohio courts set duration case-by-case.
What types of alimony does Ohio recognize?
Ohio recognizes: temporary, spousal support (term or indefinite). Discretionary under fourteen statutory factors; many Ohio courts informally use roughly one year of support per three years of marriage, but that is practice, not law.
Is alimony taxable in Ohio?
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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