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Florida Law Child Support vs Alimony Calculation Rules

Florida law sets child support and alimony under separate statutes, each with its own rules rather than a single combined formula. Child support is calculated using a guideline formula found in Fla. Stat. § 61.30, which considers both parents’ incomes and certain expenses. Alimony, governed by Fla. Stat. § 61.08 (as amended by SB 1416 in 2023), uses a different framework: the statute sets out factors a court weighs, and for durational alimony, it provides a presumptive cap of $120,000 in annual income for the payor. The official source contains the exact criteria and exceptions. A worked example below illustrates how these rules interact. To estimate your own situation, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the statutes to your specific numbers.

Governing authority

In Florida, the alimony child support rule is set by Fla. Stat. § 61.30 (child); § 61.08 (alimony, as amended by SB 1416, 2023). The verified packet cites Fla. Stat. § 61.30 (child); § 61.08 (alimony, as amended by SB 1416, 2023) (https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2023/61.08).

Florida alimony child support: the verified value is $120,000 under Fla. Stat. § 61.30 (child); § 61.08 (alimony, as amended by SB 1416, 2023). The verified packet cites Fla. Stat. § 61.30 (child); § 61.08 (alimony, as amended by SB 1416, 2023) (https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2023/61.08).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the alimony child support calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.