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South Carolina Alimony Calculator

Explore income, marriage length and support needs with a live planning estimate.

Interactive planning estimate. Explore income and household scenarios with this simplified model. It is not a verified court worksheet. State-specific adjustments, caps and exceptions can change the result. Check the official state resource before relying on an amount.

South Carolina uses discretionary alimony · courts weigh need, ability to pay, and marriage length. This tool gives you an estimate to understand the range. View South Carolina statute →
Length of marriage
years
Quick:
Higher-earning spouse gross monthly income
$ /mo
Lower-earning spouse gross monthly income
$ /mo

Enter 0 if the lower-earning spouse is not working

Can the lower-earning spouse support themselves?
Standard of living during the marriage
Est. monthly alimony
$·/mo

Monthly planning estimate

$·/mo

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South Carolina spousal support statute · Estimate only · not legal advice

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