💰 Income Information

Payor's Gross Monthly Income :

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Recipient's Gross Monthly Income:

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Income Disparity Ratio:

Monthly Child Support Obligation:

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💍 Marriage Details

Marriage Duration (years):

0-100 years

Separation Date:

Past date required

Marriage less than 5 years?

Marriage 20+ years?

Is recipient custodial parent?

🏔️ Alaska-Specific Factors

Alaska Region:

Support Type:

Domestic violence involved?

Economic misconduct (waste/depletion of assets)?

Professional License Held By:

Cohabitation Likelihood:

📋 Needs and Resources

Recipient's Housing Costs ($/mo):

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Health Insurance Costs ($/mo):

Other Essential Expenses ($/mo):

Payor's Essential Expenses ($/mo):

Payor's Current Age:

18-100

📚 Earning Capacity

Recipient's Education Level:

Years Recipient Was Out of Workforce:

0-50

Recipient Sacrificed Career for Marriage?

Recipient has disability?

Important Legal Note: This calculator provides estimates only under AS 25.24.160. Actual support may differ. Not legal advice. Spousal support is NOT tax-deductible for payor nor taxable for recipient for post-2018 agreements.

Alaska Spousal Support Calculation Results

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Alaska Support Case Law

Kilkenny v. Kilkenny (2025)

S-18602 (Alaska 2025)

Domestic violence during marriage constituted changed circumstances, overriding prenuptial agreement that barred spousal support. Confirms that serious misconduct (violence) can impact maintenance even in no-fault state.

Jones v. Jones (2023)

528 P.3d 912 (Alaska 2023)

Court affirmed modification denial where payor retired at 58 voluntarily; retirement must be reasonable and not a tactic to avoid support.

Harrelson v. Harrelson (1997)

932 P.2d 247 (Alaska 1997)

Cohabitation alone does not terminate maintenance; payor must show financial interdependence.

Alaska Spousal Support FAQs

Are support payments taxable in Alaska?

For any divorce agreement finalized after December 31, 2018, spousal support is NOT deductible by the payor and NOT taxable income to the recipient.

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (IRC §71)

Does fault affect alimony in Alaska?

Alaska is a no-fault divorce state. Adultery or general misconduct does NOT affect support. However, economic misconduct (wasting marital assets, hiding income) can result in adjustments to maintenance to compensate the other spouse.

AS 25.24.160; Hanson v. Hanson

How long does rehabilitative support last?

Rehabilitative support is typically capped at 4 years (48 months) unless disability or extraordinary circumstances exist. The recipient must present a specific plan for education or training.

AS 25.24.160(a)(2)

Can support be modified due to retirement?

Yes, but the court examines reasonableness. Retirement at 65+ is generally reasonable. Early retirement (before 62) to avoid payments may be denied modification.

Smith v. Smith (1998); Jones v. Jones (2023)

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