40% of the high earner's net monthly income minus 50% of the low earner's net monthly income. For instance, if Spouse A earns $5,000 per month and Spouse B earns $2,500 per month, temporary spousal support might be calculated as follows: 40% of $5,000 = $2,000. 50% of $2,500 = $1,250.
There is no mathematical formula by which awards of alimony or division of property in an action for dissolution of marriage can be precisely determined. They are to be determined by the facts of each case and the court will consider all pertinent facts in reaching an award that is just and equitable.
Specifics of alimony laws, including eligibility and duration, differ across states. Alimony can be durational or permanent, which varies with the marriage length or the couple's circumstances. Some states have specific rules for awarding alimony based on adultery or length of marriage and regarding estate deductions.
Although there are no hard and fast rules, in most cases, Nebraska courts don't award alimony — also known as spousal support. If they do, it's usually only for a short time, to help the spouse receiving support get into a better position of self-sufficiency.
The formula is simple: Divide the Wife's annual amount by the interest rate: $100,000 divided by . 10 = $1 million. The formula is known as the present value of a perpetuity because it continues in perpetuity.
Unlike child support in Nebraska, there's no formula for judges to use to calculate alimony. Judges have broad discretion and will focus on ensuring that the dependent spouse has a reasonable time to bridge the period between the divorce and becoming self-supporting.
When the court considers a request for spousal support, Nebraska law says the court is to base its decision on various factors: The duration of the marriage. Contributions of each party, like care and education of the children, interruption of personal careers or educational opportunities.