NC Alimony Calculator
Estimate potential alimony payments in North Carolina.
Important Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual alimony awards depend on many factors including length of marriage, standard of living during marriage, earning capacity, age and health of both parties, marital misconduct, and other circumstances. North Carolina courts have significant discretion in determining alimony amounts and duration. Consult with an attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Spouse 1
Spouse 2
Used to estimate number of payments (typically half the marriage length)
Enter income information to see your estimated alimony calculation.
How This Calculator Works
This calculator uses the post-separation support formula developed by the Chatham and Orange county courthouses:
Alimony = ((Breadwinner Income - Breadwinner CS) - (Dependent Income - Dependent CS)) × 0.3025 - (Dependent Income × 0.03)
- The "breadwinner" is the spouse the household relied on to provide financially during the marriage
- Child support obligations are subtracted from income before calculation
- The gap in income is multiplied by 30.25%, then 3% of the dependent's income is subtracted
- This formula is for informational purposes only. It is intended to be a short-hand estimate and is not how alimony is actually calculated by law.
- For more detailed information, use the Knowledge Base or .