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GInteresting to see this question today as yesterday I gave some thought to the exact same problem. My opinion is that there’s no one size fits all solution. While I’d personally prefer that alimony becomes a forgotten concept, there’s no denying its need in many cases.
The solution is to decide, on a case by case basis, the loss of earning potential and the societal cost. There can and may be cases where alimony amount is zero, for example where the to-be recipient doesn’t suffer any career impact due to marriage.
No maintenance or alimony should be permanent or long term. In addition, all costs should also factor in the duration of marriage.
In addition to the above considerations, the laws should provide job security provisions during marriage. Let the newly wed take a decent amount of time off without the risk of being fired. It may or may not be a paid leave. For example, if a 3 month leave is provided to a working girl, she can start working again after her wedding and doesn’t suffer a lot of career loss.
I also think that there should be cases where alimony/maintenance should be voided. For example, any divorce resulting from a serious criminal offense by the to be recipient that’s not committed in self (or someone else’s ) defense.
Tldr: Base it on
1. Loss of earning potential / career opportunities
2. Current earning of the recipient and the provider
3. Earning potential of the recipient
4. Circumstances of divorce
5. Duration of marriageAnd don’t make it permanent if possible.
