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Florida's alimony law changed significantly with the 2023 reform (SB 1416), and this tool reflects the current rules. The court first decides whether one spouse has a need for support and the other has the ability to pay; only then does it consider the type, amount, and duration. Permanent alimony was eliminated — the main form is now durational alimony, capped by the length of the marriage.
The 2023 reform set caps on both duration and amount. Durational alimony generally cannot exceed 50% of the length of a short-term marriage, 60% of a moderate-term marriage, or 75% of a long-term marriage. The amount is the lesser of the recipient's reasonable need or 35% of the difference between the parties' net incomes. Judges weigh the §61.08 factors within those caps; this tool shows the caps and the factors so you can prepare.
Yes. The 2023 reform (SB 1416) eliminated permanent alimony. The primary form is now durational alimony, limited by the length of the marriage, along with bridge-the-gap and rehabilitative alimony for specific situations.
After the court finds need and ability to pay, the amount is the lesser of the recipient's reasonable need or 35% of the difference between the parties' net incomes. Our calculator applies that cap and lists the §61.08 factors.
Durational alimony generally cannot exceed 50% of the length of a short-term marriage (under 10 years), 60% of a moderate-term marriage (10–20 years), or 75% of a long-term marriage (20+ years). The tool applies these caps by marriage length.
Under current law, a marriage of 20 years or more is long-term, 10 to under 20 years is moderate-term, and under 10 years is short-term. Marriage length sets the durational cap.
No. It applies the statutory caps and lists the §61.08 factors to help you prepare. The court decides need, ability to pay, type, amount, and duration; confirm with a Florida attorney.
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