Arkansas Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (alimony) in Arkansas. Understand the types of alimony available, how courts calculate amounts, and how long payments may last. Updated for 2026.
Arkansas does not use a fixed formula to calculate alimony. Instead, judges have broad discretion to award spousal support based on multiple statutory factors. This means outcomes can vary significantly depending on the judge and the specific circumstances.
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Get Started with Divorce.aiTypes of Alimony in Arkansas
Temporary Alimony
Awarded during the pendency of the divorce proceedings to help the lower-earning spouse cover living expenses until the final decree is entered. Terminates when the divorce is finalized.
Rehabilitative Alimony
The most common type of alimony in Arkansas. Provides financial support for a specific period of time while the recipient obtains education, training, or experience needed to become self-supporting. Under Ark. Code Ann. 9-12-312, these payments must qualify as periodic payments within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code.
Permanent Alimony
Increasingly rare in Arkansas. Long-term spousal support generally reserved for spouses who have poor employment prospects after a lengthy marriage because of their age, health, or disability. Terminates upon the death of either party or remarriage of the recipient.
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Factors Arkansas Courts Consider
When determining whether to award alimony and how much, Arkansas courts evaluate:
Financial circumstances of both parties
Couple's past standard of living during the marriage
Value of jointly owned property
Amount and nature of the parties' income, both current and anticipated
Extent and nature of the resources and assets of each party
Amount of income of each party that is spendable
Earning ability and capacity of each party
Property awarded or given to one party by the court or the other party
Disposition of the homestead or jointly owned property
Condition of health and medical needs of both parties
Duration of the marriage
How Long Does Alimony Last?
While there is no universal rule, alimony duration in Arkansas generally correlates with the length of the marriage:
| Marriage Length | Typical Alimony Duration |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0-2 years |
| 5-10 years | 2-5 years |
| 10-20 years | 5-10 years |
| 20+ years | Indefinite / Permanent |
These are general guidelines. Actual duration depends on the specific facts of your case and the court's discretion.
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When Does Alimony End?
Tax Implications of Alimony
Post-2018 Federal Tax Rules
For divorces finalized after December 31, 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed the tax treatment of alimony:
For the Payer
Alimony payments are not deductible from federal taxes.
For the Recipient
Alimony payments are not taxable income for federal taxes.
State tax treatment may differ. Consult a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.