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New York calls spousal support "maintenance." A statutory formula under DRL section 236(B) applies to income up to $241,000 (2026 cap). Advisory duration ranges from 15 to 50 percent of the marriage length depending on how long the marriage lasted.
Ohio calls it spousal support, not alimony. No formula exists. Courts weigh 14 factors under ORC 3105.18, and can only modify support if the decree expressly reserves jurisdiction.
California calls spousal support what most states call alimony. Learn how temporary guideline support and long-term discretionary support under Fam. Code § 4320 work, how long support lasts, and what SB 711 (2026) means for California state taxes.
Illinois calls spousal support "maintenance." A statutory formula under 750 ILCS 5/504 sets amount (33.3% payer net minus 25% recipient net, capped at 40% combined) and duration (marriage years x multiplier) when combined income is under $500,000.
Texas calls court-ordered support spousal maintenance (Tex. Fam. Code ch. 8). Learn who qualifies, the $5,000/month or 20% cap, duration limits by marriage length, contractual alimony, and the federal tax rules.
Florida abolished permanent alimony in 2023. Learn the four current types under Fla. Stat. 61.08, durational caps, the 35% amount rule, and how alimony ends.
How alimony (spousal support) works in every US state: the types, how courts calculate amount and duration, how long it lasts, who qualifies, the federal tax rules, and a 50-state comparison table.
Washington, D.C. has no general emancipation statute. Learn how DC minors can become legally emancipated through marriage, military service, or common-law self-support, and what rights follow.
Wisconsin has no emancipation petition statute. Learn how Wisconsin minors can become emancipated through marriage, military service, or common law, and what rights that status grants.
North Dakota has no formal emancipation statute. Learn how minors can become emancipated in North Dakota through marriage or military service, and what rights they gain.
South Carolina has no general emancipation statute. Learn how SC minors become emancipated through marriage, military service, or a Family Court order, and what rights apply under South Carolina law.