Arkansas Alimony Calculator

Duration of Marriage (years): Gross Income of Payor: Contributions to Payor’s Career: Child Support Obligations (Monthly):

Age of Spouse Receiving Alimony: Gross Income of Recipient: Health of Spouse Receiving Alimony: Standard of Living:

Output Results:

Income Difference:

$40,000

Preliminary Alimony Amount:

$31,200

Adjusted Alimony Amount:

$19,200

Final Alimony Payment:

$1,600

Description

Our Arkansas Alimony calculator provides insight into potential alimony payments. Although Arkansas has no predetermined and specific alimony formula, our tool offers a structured approach to understanding what factors courts may consider and how they can impact the payments.

Example

Let’s consider a scenario where James and Lisa, who have been married for eight years, are undergoing a divorce. James, the higher-earning spouse, has an annual income of $85,000, while Lisa earns $45,000. They have no children, but Lisa has significantly contributed to James’s career advancement. Here’s how James might use the guide to estimate potential alimony:

Explanation Of Inputs

Duration of Marriage: 8 years, corresponding to a 0.75 adjustment factor.
Age of Spouse Receiving Alimony: Lisa is 45 years old, applying a factor of 1.00.
Health of Spouse Receiving Alimony: Lisa is in good health, with a factor of 0.80.
Gross Incomes: James’s income is $85,000, and Lisa’s is $45,000.
Income Difference: There’s a $40,000 difference in their annual incomes.
Standard of Living: They maintained a middle-class standard of living, with a factor of 1.00.
Contributions to Payor’s Career: Lisa’s contribution is considered significant, with a factor of 1.30.
Child Support Obligations: Not applicable in their case.

Interpretation Of Outputs

The Preliminary Alimony Amount is $31,200, based on the difference in incomes and other factors. After adjusting for Lisa’s contributions to James’s career, the Adjusted Alimony Amount is $19,200 annually. Divided by 12, this results in a Final Alimony Payment of $1,600 per month that James might expect to pay Lisa

Summary

Our calculator offers an estimated calculation of alimony in Arkansas. The example illustrates the potential impact of various factors on the alimony calculation, emphasizing the importance of each input in determining the outcome. It is crucial to remember that this estimation serves as a guide and not a final or standard calculation. For a more accurate calcuations, we strongly advise consulting with a family law attorney who can account for all the complexities of your specific situation.