Alimony in Georgia
State-specific overview · Family Law
Georgia awards alimony based on statutory factors without formulas, and the court may award temporary, permanent, or rehabilitative support.
How Georgia treats Alimony
Georgia courts determine alimony by considering factors including the standard of living during marriage, duration of the marriage, age and health of both parties, and each party's earning capacity and financial resources. The state does not use income caps or percentage-based guidelines but instead relies on judicial discretion. Alimony may be temporary (during divorce), permanent (indefinite), or rehabilitative (to enable self-support), and terminates upon the recipient's remarriage or cohabitation with another person.
The general definition of Alimony
Court-ordered payments from one spouse to another after divorce or separation.
Alimony is money that a court requires one spouse to pay to the other after they divorce or legally separate. It's designed to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a similar standard of living they had during the marriage. The amount and duration depend on factors like how long the marriage lasted, each person's income and earning ability, and their age and health. Alimony is different from child support, which is specifically for children's needs.
Read the full Alimony entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Georgia.