Alimony in Gainesville: how it is calculated
Alimony in Gainesville follows Florida law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Alachua County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Gainesville case is actually heard.
Where a Gainesville case goes
A divorce filed in Gainesville is heard by the Florida court for Alachua County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Gainesville has about 148,720 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
35% of income difference (net), duration by marriage length
Type
Durational alimony (statutory cap; no permanent alimony)
Does Gainesville have its own rule?
No. Fla. Stat. § 61.08 (as amended by SB 1416, 2023) applies across Florida, so a case from Gainesville is decided by the same numbers as one filed anywhere else in the state. What changes locally is the courthouse, the clerk's procedure and how long the docket takes — not the amount.
What the statute says
Fla. Stat. § 61.08 (as amended by SB 1416, 2023) — Florida Statutes, Section 61.08 — durational alimony.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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