Here are a few ways in which you can estimate some of the risk associated with alimony in Utah. 

Utah statute (law) for how to determine alimony.

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers alimony formulas.

The primary 4 factors in Utah law are:

1.  Look at the party requesting alimony for their ability to earn (how much do they make or can make?).

2.  Look at the party requesting alimony for their needs (how much they need to survive each month?). 

3.  Look at the party paying for their ability to earn (how much do they make or can make?). 

4.  Look at the party paying for their ability to pay (how much are their expenses (reasonable) and how much is left that can be paid as alimony). 

If get through this analysis move to some sub factors (duration of the marriage, lifestyle of the parties during the marriage, fault, who forewent opportunities, education earned during marriage, etc……)

Unlike child support - can look at ALL income from any source to gauge one’s needs or ability to pay!