Spousal Support Temporary Pendente Lite Calculator 2027

Calculate temporary spousal support (pendente lite) 2027 during divorce proceedings — formulas vary by state. CA uses (38% paying – 50% receiving) standard.

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Pendente Lite vs Permanent

Pendente lite (Latin 'pending litigation') = temporary support during divorce proceedings. Permanent support set at final decree. Pendente lite formulas faster, less factor-weighted than permanent calculation.

State Formula Variations

CA Santa Clara: (38-40% × payer) - (50% × receiver). NY: 30%-20%. TX: capped 20% of payer × max 60 months. AZ: 25% of difference. FL: no formula, judicial discretion. Most other states: judge sets case-by-case.

TCJA Tax Change (2019+)

Pre-2019 divorce: alimony deductible to payer, taxable to receiver. Post-2018 divorce: NOT deductible/taxable. Big shift — payers lose tax benefit, push for lower amounts.

Duration of Permanent Support

Short marriage (<10yr): typically 1/3 to 1/2 of marriage length. Long marriage (10-20yr): typically until receiver remarries or 1/2 marriage. Very long (20+yr): indefinite, ends only on remarriage/death.

Source: ABA Family Law Section 2026 surveys, divorcenet.com state formulas. Last updated: May 2026.