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In Florida, there is no mathematical calculation for determining alimony. Alimony is based on the requesting party’s need and the other party’s ability to pay. See Fla. Stat. § 61.08(2) (2016). The party requesting alimony has the burden of establishing their need and the other party’s ability to pay. Once the trial court has determined that the requesting party has a need for alimony and the other party has the ability to pay, the trial court must consider all relevant factors listed in section 61.08(2), Florida Statutes (2016), including, but not limited to the standard of living established during the marriage. When determining whether the other party has the ability to pay, the trial court must first determine the party’s net income. Income is not limited to salary or compensation. Section 61.08(2)(i), Florida Statute (2016), requires the trial court consider “[a]ll sources of income available to either party, including income available to either party through investments of any asset held by that party.” The additional limitation is that the alimony amount, so calculated, when added to the gross income of the payee, shall not result in the recipient receiving in excess of 40 percent of the combined gross income of the parties. Contact our experienced Orlando family lawyers today for more information.