Utah Code § 81-4-502

Alimony Calculator

Use our Utah alimony calculator to estimate potential spousal support based on income, monthly needs, Utah's alimony factors, and the length of your marriage.

Utah Alimony Estimate

Calculate Alimony in Utah Before Mediation

This free Utah alimony calculator gives you a practical starting estimate for spousal support before your first mediation session. Utah does not use a single fixed alimony formula, so the calculator focuses on the factors courts and mediators look at most often: each spouse's income, reasonable monthly expenses, ability to pay, and the length of the marriage.

Use the result as a planning tool — not a final answer. In mediation, Common Ground helps both spouses turn the numbers into a realistic agreement that works alongside child support, property division, taxes, and the full divorce settlement.

Your Monthly Gross Income

Spouse's Monthly Gross Income

Your Monthly Living Expenses

Spouse's Monthly Living Expenses

Length of Marriage (years)

years

Your Employment Status

Your Estimate

Estimated Alimony

Estimated Payment $0 per month

Estimated Duration 0 years Alimony generally cannot exceed the length of the marriage

How We Got This Number

Receiving Spouse's Need Gap $0

Paying Spouse's Ability to Pay $0

Alimony (lesser of need & ability) $0

Factors That Could Affect This Amount

This tool provides estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Utah law explicitly provides no formula for calculating alimony — courts have broad discretion based on statutory factors in Utah Code § 81-4-502. This calculator uses a need-gap approach as a rough estimate. Alimony generally cannot exceed the length of the marriage (§ 81-4-502(7)) and terminates upon remarriage, cohabitation, or death (§ 81-4-505). For personalized guidance, consult with a mediator or attorney.

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Alimony Questions

Utah Alimony Calculator FAQs

Is there a set Utah alimony formula?

No. Utah law gives courts discretion and focuses on factors like financial need, ability to pay, earning capacity, marriage length, and standard of living. This calculator uses those same core inputs to create a practical estimate.

How long does alimony last in Utah?

Alimony generally cannot last longer than the length of the marriage unless unusual circumstances justify it. Shorter marriages usually mean shorter support terms; longer marriages can create longer-term support discussions.

Can alimony be negotiated in mediation?

Yes. Alimony is one of the most common issues resolved in Utah divorce mediation. A mediator helps both spouses review income, budgets, support needs, and tradeoffs so the agreement feels workable instead of imposed.

What should I do after using the calculator?

Save your estimate, gather income and expense documents, then compare alimony with child support, debts, and property division. If you want help turning the numbers into an agreement, schedule a confidential consultation with Common Ground.

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