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Spousal Maintenance/Alimony Calculation Formula
This formula is based on the article Financial provision: a formula will do nicely! It is intended to produce a starting point for resolution and assist calculation of spousal maintenance. Legal advice should always be taken.
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1 This includes bonuses and commission
2 This includes private health insurance, medical expenses, opticians, dentists, sports equipment, holidays other than with one parent
3 Orthodox child support
4 Notional costs of child support for the secondary carer
5 This is provision as adults, not as parents
6 This sharing calculation may merit review a couple of years after settlement when a more needs-based calculation or term order might then be appropriate
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