How to Calculate Alimony in Iowa | Iowa Spousal Support Calculation

Article written by Illinois & Iowa Attorney Kevin O’Flaherty

In this article, we will answer the questions “what factors go into alimony calculation in Iowa?”, “does adultery affect spousal maintenance calculation in Iowa?”, and “how is alimony paid in Iowa?”

What Factors Go into Alimony Calculation in Iowa?

The Court is bound by Iowa law to consider a number of statutory factors when determining the amount and duration of alimony payments, such as:

• The income of each spouse;
• Duration of the marriage;
• Standard of living during the marriage;
• Support of the children (if any);
• How the marital property is to be divided; and
• Each spouse’s income capacity and earning potential.

For a more detailed list of these factors, see our article entitled Iowa Spousal Maintenance Law Explained.

A judge is less likely to award spousal maintenance if each of the spouses earn roughly the same amount of income and can support themselves. If the parties have children together and the custodial parent will receive child support, this will also impact the amount of…