ALIMONY CALCULATOR TOOL
This tool will allow users to see the potential amount of alimony, paid on an annual (yearly) basis based on inputs of the payor and recipient’s incomes against various possible percentages. This is not a “need” based tools, rather it calculates the percent difference between the two persons’ respective incomes.
The calculator will also calculate the length of the alimony obligation using the Length of marriage and date of birth inputs based on Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 208 section 49 General Term Alimony term obligation formal that is provided in the statute.
| Length of Marriage | Duration of Alimony |
| 0 to 5 Years | 50% length of marriage |
| 6 to 10 Years | 60% length of marriage |
| 11 to 15 Years | 70% length of marriage |
| 16 to 20 Years | 80% length of marriage |
| 20 Years or more | Indefinite Duration |
