Alimony Calculator Ontario 2015

This Ontario alimony calculator helps you estimate spousal support payments for 2015 based on your income and the Ontario Family Law Act. The calculator uses the 2015 guidelines and provides a clear breakdown of the calculation process.

How to Use This Calculator

To calculate your estimated alimony payment in Ontario for 2015:

Enter your annual income in the "Your Income" field.
Enter your spouse's annual income in the "Spouse's Income" field.
Select the duration of the marriage in years.
Click "Calculate" to see your estimated alimony payment.

The calculator uses the Ontario Family Law Act guidelines that were in effect in 2015. The result is an estimate and may not reflect your actual alimony award.

Formula Used

The Ontario alimony formula for 2015 is based on the following calculation:

Alimony = (Your Income - Spouse's Income) × Duration Factor × 12

Where:

Your Income - Your annual income
Spouse's Income - Your spouse's annual income
Duration Factor - Based on marriage duration (0.05 for 1-5 years, 0.06 for 6-10 years, 0.07 for 11+ years)

The result is then divided by 12 to get the monthly payment.

Assumptions

This calculator makes the following assumptions:

The calculation is based on the Ontario Family Law Act as it existed in 2015.
It uses the standard alimony formula without considering special circumstances.
It does not account for tax implications or other deductions.
The result is an estimate and may not reflect your actual alimony award.

Worked Example

Let's calculate alimony for a couple where:

Your income: $60,000
Spouse's income: $40,000
Marriage duration: 5 years

Using the formula:

Alimony = ($60,000 - $40,000) × 0.05 × 12

= $20,000 × 0.05 × 12

= $20,000 × 0.6

= $12,000 per year

= $1,000 per month

This is an estimate of what your monthly alimony payment might be.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this calculator official?: No, this is an estimate based on the Ontario Family Law Act as it existed in 2015. For official calculations, consult a family lawyer.
Does this calculator account for taxes?: No, this calculator provides a gross estimate. Tax implications should be discussed with a financial advisor.
What if my marriage was longer than 10 years?: The calculator uses a 7% factor for marriages over 10 years. For more precise calculations, consult legal resources.
Can I use this for a divorce in 2015?: This calculator provides an estimate. The actual alimony award depends on many factors and should be determined by a court.