Hawaii Alimony & Spousal Support (2026)
Unlike child support, Hawaii 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 HRS § 580-47. 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 Hawaii
Under HRS § 580-47 (Hawaii Revised Statutes § 580-47 (Support orders; division of property)), a court considers:
- Financial resources of the parties
- The party seeking support's ability to meet their needs independently
- Duration of the marriage
- Standard of living established during the marriage
- Age of the parties
- Physical and emotional condition of the parties
- Usual occupation of the parties during the marriage
- Vocational skills and employability of the party seeking support
- Needs of the parties
- Custodial and child support responsibilities
- The other party's ability to meet their own needs while meeting the needs of the party seeking support
- Other factors that measure the financial condition the parties will be left in
- Probable duration of the need of the party seeking support
Good to know
- Hawaii has no statutory formula for the amount or duration of alimony (called 'spousal support and maintenance' in the statute) — HRS § 580-47 lists these 13 factors for the family court to weigh, but leaves the actual amount and length to the judge's discretion.
- HRS § 580-47 also covers division of property in the same section — this page covers only the spousal-support factors, not the separate property-division rules.
Also need a child support estimate?
Alimony and child support are calculated completely separately in Hawaii. If you also have children, use our free Hawaii child support calculator — that one does compute a real number, based on the official guideline formula.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an alimony formula in Hawaii?
No. Hawaii has no statutory formula for spousal support. HRS § 580-47 lists 13 factors the family court must consider, but the amount and duration are set case-by-case at the judge's discretion.
What factors determine alimony in Hawaii?
Hawaii courts weigh each spouse's financial resources and needs, the recipient's ability to be self-sufficient, the length of the marriage, standard of living, age, physical and emotional health, occupation and vocational skills, child-custody responsibilities, the paying spouse's ability to meet both parties' needs, and the probable duration of the need for support.
Source: Hawaii Revised Statutes § 580-47 (Support orders; division of property) · Last verified 2026-07-22
Disclaimer: This page explains the general legal framework for alimony in Hawaii 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 Hawaii before making decisions.