How is spousal maintenance calculated?

Spousal maintenance in Germany is based on the standard of living during marriage and the dependent spouse’s actual needs — not income sharing — and is limited by the principle of self-sufficiency under BGB § 1569.

Spousal support in Canada is not calculated by a fixed formula but determined case-by-case, based on the conditions, means, needs, and other circumstances of each spouse under the Divorce Act. Courts consider three main bases: compensatory, contractual, and non-compensatory (needs-based) support.

You may be entitled to spousal maintenance if you cannot meet your reasonable living expenses and your ex has the capacity to pay — but there is no automatic right based on income disparity alone.

You can apply to court for maintenance from your spouse during separation under the Family Law Act 1995. The court will consider both spouses’ financial needs and resources when deciding the amount.

A wife's maintenance is determined by the court based on her needs, the husband's income and assets, and other factors in section 114 of the Women's Charter.

There is no automatic right to spousal maintenance after divorce in the UK; the court decides based on need, resources, and fairness under section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973.

California courts consider multiple factors including the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and earning capacity, standard of living during marriage, age and health, and contributions to the other’s career or education.

You may be entitled to spousal support (called 'maintenance' in New York) if the court finds it appropriate based on factors like income disparity, marriage length, and each spouse’s financial circumstances.