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Alimony in Ohio
Ohio courts may award spousal support that is appropriate and reasonable, weighing 14 factors in R.C. 3105.18(C)(1) such as income, earning ability, age and health, retirement benefits, length of the marriage and standard of living. The Supreme Court of Ohio’s judicial resource guide states there is no mathematical formula; awards can be for a set period or indefinite.[1]
Key facts: spousal support in Ohio
| How the law sets it | Factors only[1] |
|---|---|
| Key rule | Court weighs 14 listed factors[1] |
| Law last checked | October 26, 2026 |
How it's decided
Court weighs 14 listed factors[1]
Ohio law sets no formula, cap or time limit for alimony, so there's nothing to calculate: the court weighs the factors below.
From the official text
What Ohio law says about spousal support
Plain-English summaries of Ohio’s statute and court rules as of the date shown on each, with the quoted text. Not legal advice: laws change and courts apply them case by case.
The statute
R.C. 3105.18 as summarized in the Supreme Court of Ohio Domestic Relations Resource Guide
The main spousal support statute: the court weighs 14 listed factors.[1]
R.C. 3105.18 as summarized in the Supreme Court of Ohio Domestic Relations Resource Guide · checked October 26, 2026
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“Courts may award spousal support to either spouse upon the request of either party in an action for divorce or legal separation. R.C. 3105.18 outlines the factors which a court considers to determine the appropriateness, amount, and length of time an award is made.”
Formula
No formula
The Supreme Court of Ohio’s guide for courts says spousal support is income-driven but has no mathematical formula like child support.[1]
Supreme Court of Ohio, Domestic Relations Resource Guide · checked October 26, 2026
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“Spousal support is income-driven; however, there is no mathematical formula like with child support.”
When it ends
Ends on the death of either party unless the order says otherwise
Per the guide, R.C. 3105.18(B) requires spousal support to end when either party dies unless the order provides otherwise; orders may also end on a set date or event.[1]
Supreme Court of Ohio, Domestic Relations Resource Guide (citing R.C. 3105.18(B)) · checked October 26, 2026
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“R.C. 3105.18(B) requires termination upon the death of either party unless the order requires otherwise.”
While the case is pending
Temporary support while the case is pending (Civ.R. 75)
A party may request temporary spousal support while a divorce or legal separation is pending; it ends when the decree is granted.[1]
Supreme Court of Ohio, Domestic Relations Resource Guide · checked October 26, 2026
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“Civ.R. 75 allows a party to request a temporary spousal support order while the divorce or legal separation is pending.”
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Questions about alimony in Ohio
Is there an alimony calculator for Ohio?
No. Ohio law doesn't set alimony by formula: ohio courts may award spousal support that is appropriate and reasonable, weighing 14 factors in R.C. 3105.18(C)(1) such as income, earning ability, age and health, retirement benefits, length of the marriage and standard of living. The Supreme Court of Ohio’s judicial resource guide states there is no mathematical formula; awards can be for a set period or indefinite. — R.C. 3105.18 as summarized in the Supreme Court of Ohio Domestic Relations Resource Guide[1]
When does alimony end in Ohio?
Per the guide, R.C. 3105.18(B) requires spousal support to end when either party dies unless the order provides otherwise; orders may also end on a set date or event. — Supreme Court of Ohio, Domestic Relations Resource Guide (citing R.C. 3105.18(B))[1]
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Sources
Ohio’s statute and court rules, read on the official site, with the date we checked each.