Do not use a calculator, it’s just a general idea. It’s not set in stone. You can see a lawyer for a free consultation.

At the time of their divorce my husband’s ex was not working at all. Over the years she had some jobs, here and there usually just part time. Getting closer to the end of marriage she refused to get a job at all, hoping to get high alimony. He was making about the same then as you are making now. .

She was awarded 800-900 a month for a duration of 8 years. She demanded twice as much and for life. Judge didn’t think so. He also didn’t have to give up half of retirement plan (it was not much) because he had to pay alimony. Unless your spouse is rich (and 72k is not rich) typically you aren’t going to pay through the nose

Everyone has health problems. Who does not have health problems? My husband actually has a disability (he is not ON disability). No one ever said he should quit a job and someone should support him for life. Judge will not care about regular health problems. She will be awarded an alimony but it won’t last forever and it will not be a billion dollars

Bottom line is you assume you’ll pay for life and a gazzilion of money because you read something on the internet. You have no idea what actually is going to happen.