There’s a standard formula. It’s usually 25% of gross pay for the first kid. It’s not related to net worth, so people can game the system. However, it’s hard to game it for 18 years. Alimony has a 5-year limit. I know someone who’s ex went out on long-term medical leave for stress for 5 years just to avoid paying it. As soon as the alimony window passed, his stress was magically gone.
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Seems like there has to be a separate formula for people with high-net-worth that live off investments.