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Alaska Alimony & Spousal Support (2026)

Fully judge-decided — no formula

Unlike child support, Alaska has no fixed formula for how much alimony (spousal support) costs or how long it lasts. A judge decides both based on a list of factors set out in AS 25.24.160. There is no calculator that can honestly give you an exact number here — but the factors below are what actually drives the decision.

What determines alimony in Alaska

Under AS 25.24.160 (Alaska Statutes § 25.24.160 (Judgment)), a court considers:

  • Length of the marriage and the standard of living established during the marriage
  • Age and health of each party
  • Each party's earning capacity, including education, training, employment skills, work experience, and time out of the job market for childcare
  • Each party's financial condition, including the availability and cost of health insurance
  • Conduct of the parties, including any unreasonable depletion of marital assets
  • The property division made in the divorce judgment
  • Any other factor the court finds relevant to fairly allocating the economic effect of the divorce

Good to know

  • Alaska has no statutory formula for the amount or duration of spousal support — AS 25.24.160 directs the court to award an amount 'as may be just and necessary' after weighing the factors above, aiming to fairly allocate the economic effect of the divorce between the spouses.
  • The statute says the award must be made without regard to which spouse was at fault in the marriage breaking down, even though the 'conduct' of the parties (for example, dissipating marital assets) is still one of the listed factors.

Also need a child support estimate?

Alimony and child support are calculated completely separately in Alaska. If you also have children, use our free Alaska child support calculator — that one does compute a real number, based on the official guideline formula.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a spousal support formula in Alaska?

No. AS 25.24.160 has no fixed formula for the amount or length of spousal support. The court decides based on statutory factors like each spouse's earning capacity, health, and the length of the marriage, aiming to fairly allocate the economic effects of the divorce.

What factors determine spousal support in Alaska?

Alaska courts consider the length of the marriage and standard of living, each spouse's age and health, earning capacity (including education, training, and time out of the workforce), financial condition, conduct such as any unreasonable depletion of marital assets, the property division already made, and any other factor the court finds relevant.

Source: Alaska Statutes § 25.24.160 (Judgment) · Last verified 2026-07-22

Disclaimer: This page explains the general legal framework for alimony in Alaska and is for informational purposes only — it is not legal advice and does not predict the outcome of any specific case. Laws change; always verify with the official source above or a family law attorney licensed in Alaska before making decisions.