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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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Spousal Maintenance Calculation Formula



Total income resources: 0



Sub Total: 0



Sub Total: 0

Divided equally for shared needs 5: 0

Less total net income of wife/applicant: 0

Spousal periodical payments 6: 0

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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