Alimony · Washington · Factors only
Alimony in Washington
Washington courts may order maintenance for either spouse or domestic partner in amounts and for periods they find just, without regard to misconduct, after weighing listed factors such as financial resources, time needed for training, the marital standard of living, the length of the marriage and ability to pay. The statute sets no formula, cap or duration limit.[1]
Key facts: maintenance in Washington
| How the law sets it | Factors only[1] |
|---|---|
| Key rule | Court weighs 6 listed factors[1] |
| Law last checked | October 26, 2026 |
How it's decided
Court weighs 6 listed factors[1]
Washington 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 Washington law says about maintenance
Plain-English summaries of Washington’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
RCW 26.09.090
The main maintenance statute: the court weighs 6 listed factors.[1]
RCW 26.09.090 · checked October 26, 2026
Show statute text
“The maintenance order shall be in such amounts and for such periods of time as the court deems just, without regard to misconduct, after considering all relevant factors including but not limited to:”
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Questions about alimony in Washington
Is there an alimony calculator for Washington?
No. Washington law doesn't set alimony by formula: washington courts may order maintenance for either spouse or domestic partner in amounts and for periods they find just, without regard to misconduct, after weighing listed factors such as financial resources, time needed for training, the marital standard of living, the length of the marriage and ability to pay. The statute sets no formula, cap or duration limit. — RCW 26.09.090[1]
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Sources
Washington’s statute and court rules, read on the official site, with the date we checked each.