There is no defined mathematical formula that the courts use to calculate alimony in Wisconsin. The courts decide alimony or spousal support in Wisconsin on a case by case basis using a variety of factors. Wisconsin spousal support is referred to as “maintenance” in Wisconsin. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-is-alimony-calculated-in-wisconsin
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When the #court is calculating #spousalsupport or maintenance in #Wisconsin it will generally look at the following factors: how long the parties were married, the property division between the parties, the age and health of the parties, educational level achieved by each party both at the time of the #marriage and before, what the party asking for support is capable of earning, Any #premarital agreement between the parties, did the party asking for support contribute to the other parties educational achievements or earning capacity?, has the lower income party been away from the workforce for many years?, and has the requesting spouse completed a vocational assessment?