Alimony Calculator |

The AAML Alimony Calculator refers to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) alimony formula, which is a guideline used by some family law professionals to estimate alimony. It provides a generalized formula for calculating spousal support based on income differences between spouses.

Estimate Your Alimony Payment

Output:

Estimated Monthly Alimony:

$0
Suggested Duration:

$0

Disclaimer: This formula is for informational purposes only and is not an official calculation. It should be used solely to obtain an estimate. For accurate and personalized assistance, please contact our firm directly.

AAML Alimony Formula

Alimony=30%×Payor’s Gross Income−20%×Recipient’s Gross Income\text{Alimony} = 30\% \times \text{Payor’s Gross Income} - 20\% \times \text{Recipient’s Gross Income}Alimony=30%×Payor’s Gross Income−20%×Recipient’s Gross Income

Conditions:

The recipient’s total income (including alimony) cannot exceed 40% of the total combined income of both spouses.

Example Calculation

Given:

Husband’s Gross Income = $15,000/month
Wife’s Gross Income = $2,000/month

Step 1: Apply the AAML Formula

Alimony=(15,000×0.30)−(2,000×0.20)\text{Alimony} = (15,000 \times 0.30) - (2,000 \times 0.20)Alimony=(15,000×0.30)−(2,000×0.20) =4,500−400= 4,500 - 400=4,500−400 =4,100= 4,100=4,100

Step 2: Check the 40% Rule

Total Combined Income: $15,000 + $2,000 = $17,000
Max Allowable Income for Recipient: $17,000 × 0.40 = $6,800
Recipient’s New Income (including Alimony): $2,000 + $4,100 = $6,100 ( Less than $6,800)

Since the recipient’s total income ($6,100) is under the 40% cap, the final alimony is $4,100/month.

AAML Alimony Duration Calculator Formula

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Alimony Duration Formula estimates how long alimony should be paid based on the length of the marriage.

AAML Duration Formula

Alimony Duration=Marriage Length×Multiplier\text{Alimony Duration} = \text{Marriage Length} \times \text{Multiplier}Alimony Duration=Marriage Length×Multiplier

AAML Recommended Multipliers:

Marriage Length (Years)	Multiplier (%)	Alimony Duration (Years)
0 - 5	20 - 30%	0.2x – 0.3x of marriage
5 - 10	30 - 40%	0.3x – 0.4x of marriage
10 - 15	40 - 50%	0.4x – 0.5x of marriage
15 - 20	50 - 60%	0.5x – 0.6x of marriage
20+	75 - 100%	0.75x – 1.0x of marriage

Example Calculation (15-Year Marriage)

For a 15-year marriage:

Low Range: = 15×0.40=6.015 \times 0.40 = 6.015×0.40=6.0 years
High Range: = 15×0.50=7.515 \times 0.50 = 7.515×0.50=7.5 years

Thus, alimony is estimated to last between 6 and 7.5 years.

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