About SettleCompass

Why This Exists

Divorce finance questions are often urgent, confusing, and expensive to research.SettleCompass was created to make the first layer of research clearer: estimate possible support ranges, compare state rules, understand common legal factors, and prepare better questions for an attorney, mediator, tax professional, or financial planner.

Who Runs SettleCompass

SettleCompass is operated by a solo founder. That means the site is intentionally focused: free calculators, plain-English legal-finance education, transparent methodology, and careful ongoing improvements instead of a broad legal marketplace. The content is researched and maintained independently, with sources and assumptions documented where they affect the calculator or state guides.

I am not a law firm, attorney, tax advisor, or financial advisor. The goal is to help readers organize information and understand likely planning questions, not to replace professional advice.

What We Offer

• A free alimony calculator with state-specific formulas for all 50 states
• State calculator pages with localized estimates, FAQs, and educational content
• Alimony law guides covering eligibility, duration, and court factors by state
• State-vs-state alimony comparisons for relocation and cross-border planning
• A blog with in-depth articles on amount, duration, taxes, deductions, modification, enforcement, retirement, and common life changes

How Estimates Work

The calculator applies a simplified version of each state's commonly cited spousal support framework. You enter incomes, marriage length, children, and optional adjustments; the tool returns a monthly and annual planning range plus likely duration bands. Results are starting points for research. Courts may consider many additional factors.

For formula details, caps, duration logic, and limitations, see our methodology page.

Research and Updates

State law pages, comparison pages, FAQs, and articles are built from public legal sources, state statutes, court factors, tax rules, and documented calculator assumptions. Pages are reviewed for clarity, internal consistency, and whether the content matches its intended search intent: calculators estimate, state law pages explain legal frameworks, FAQs answer narrow questions, blog guides provide deeper explanations, and comparison pages show side-by-side differences.

Because divorce law changes and court outcomes depend on local facts, the site is maintained as an educational reference, not a final authority. If you notice an outdated rule, unclear explanation, or calculator issue, please contact me so it can be reviewed.

Educational Use Only

SettleCompass is not a law firm and does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. Calculator results are estimates based on simplified formulas and general guidelines. Actual court awards depend on state law, judge discretion, and case-specific evidence. Always consult a licensed family law attorney for advice about your situation.

Who We Serve

Our resources are built for anyone researching spousal support during separation or divorce, including spouses estimating payments, preparing for mediation, comparing state rules, or organizing finances before meeting with a professional.