Arizona Alimony Calculator
Estimate Arizona spousal maintenance for budgeting and mediation prep. Arizona uses eligibility factors and amount/duration factors under A.R.S. §25-319 — this page turns incomes and marriage length into a clear difference-share sketch plus a duration band. Click any i for detail.
Arizona maintenance inputs
Income figures are
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Income basis
Keep both spouses on annual or both on monthly figures. |
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Payor income ($)
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Payor income
Spouse more able to pay maintenance. Include steady compensation. |
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Recipient income ($)
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Recipient income
Spouse who may receive maintenance — earning capacity matters as much as current pay. |
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Marriage length (years)
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Marriage length
A central factor for both eligibility narrative and how long maintenance might last. |
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Share of income difference (%)
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Difference share
Planning percent applied to the income gap. Arizona does not mandate this dial. |
How to use this calculator
- Enter payor and recipient income on one shared basis.
- Enter years married.
- Adjust the difference-share percent to match the range you're negotiating.
- Use the duration sketch as a conversation starter, not a prediction.
Results explained
Arizona courts first consider whether maintenance is appropriate, then weigh statutory factors for amount and term (financial resources, earning ability, marriage length, standard of living, age/health, and more). There is no fixed percentage formula. Our sketch uses a share of the income difference for dollars and marriage-length bands for a duration outline.
Quick reference: Arizona planning sketch
Not a substitute for A.R.S. §25-319 factor analysis.
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| Amount model | % of income difference ÷ 12 |
| Short marriage (<5 yrs) | Often brief / transitional duration sketch |
| 5–10 years | ~40% of marriage length (sketch) |
| 10–20 / 20+ years | ~50% / ~65% of marriage length (sketch) |
For house equity in a divorce, see the divorce buyout calculator.
How the estimate is built
Annual sketch = diff% × max(0, payor − recipient). Duration sketch uses marriage-length bands (short / mid / long) described in the reference table.
Example scenario
Payor $125,000, recipient $40,000, 30% of difference → $25,500/year (~$2,125/month). A 12-year marriage lands in the longer mid band → duration sketch around 6 years.
FAQ
Is maintenance automatic in Arizona?
No. The court must find a basis for maintenance under the statute before setting amount and duration.
Does self-support ability end maintenance?
Earning capacity and time to become self-sufficient are major factors. Vocational evidence often matters.
Property division vs maintenance?
A larger property award can reduce maintenance need. Model both sides of the settlement together.
Modifiable later?
Many awards can be modified on a substantial and continuing change in circumstances — check your decree language.