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⚠ Disclaimer: This is an estimate only. Florida alimony depends on many factors determined by a judge. Consult a licensed Florida family law attorney for legal advice.
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Florida Alimony Law — 2023 Reform
Florida significantly reformed its alimony laws in 2023 with HB 1409. The most notable change: permanent alimony was eliminated. Courts now award time-limited durational alimony based on marriage length, with defined caps.
Under the new law, alimony cannot exceed 35% of the paying spouse's net income, and the maximum duration is tied to marriage length — 50% of marriage length for short marriages (under 7 years), 60% for moderate (7–17 years), and 75% for long marriages (17+ years). Courts retain discretion to exceed these caps in exceptional circumstances.
Formula
Est. Alimony = Income Gap × Need % (capped at 35% of payor net income)
Income gap = higher earner net monthly income minus lower earner net monthly income. Need % depends on dependency level and marriage type. Duration cap: short marriage (<7yr) = 50% of marriage length; moderate (7-17yr) = 60%; long (>17yr) = 75%.
💡 Pro tip: Florida alimony is highly fact-specific. Factors like career sacrifices, education levels, standard of living during marriage, and each party's earning capacity all influence the final award. Even if this calculator shows an estimate, the actual outcome depends entirely on your specific facts and the judge assigned to your case.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Florida courts weigh marriage length, income gap, standard of living, contributions, and need vs. ability to pay. The 2023 reform capped awards at 35% of the paying spouse's net income and set duration limits by marriage length.
Yes. HB 1409 (2023) eliminated permanent alimony, created durational limits (50%/60%/75% of marriage length for short/moderate/long marriages), and capped alimony at 35% of payor net income.
Florida now recognises bridge-the-gap (up to 2 years), rehabilitative (for job skills/education), durational (time-limited), and temporary alimony. Permanent alimony was eliminated in 2023.
Duration caps: short marriages (under 7 years) = up to 50% of marriage length; moderate (7–17 years) = 60%; long (17+ years) = 75%. Courts can exceed caps in exceptional circumstances.
Yes. Either party can request modification for a substantial change in circumstances. Under the 2023 reform, the paying spouse reaching normal retirement age is also grounds to reduce or end alimony.
Duration depends on marriage length. Short marriages (under 7 years) typically see temporary alimony of 1–2 years. Moderate marriages (7–17 years) may result in durational alimony up to the marriage length. Long marriages (17+ years) may result in permanent or long-term durational alimony. Florida's 2023 reform (SB 1416) capped durational alimony at 50% of marriage length and shifted the presumption against permanent alimony for most cases.