Alimony in Aberdeen: how it is calculated
Alimony in Aberdeen follows South Dakota law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Brown County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Aberdeen case is actually heard.
Where a Aberdeen case goes
A divorce filed in Aberdeen is heard by the South Dakota court for Brown County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Aberdeen has about 27,919 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
No statutory formula — courts weigh factors (rule-of-thumb estimate shown)
Type
Discretionary (case by case)
Does Aberdeen have its own rule?
No. SDCL § 25-4-41 applies across South Dakota, so a case from Aberdeen is decided by the same numbers as one filed anywhere else in the state. What changes locally is the courthouse, the clerk's procedure and how long the docket takes — not the amount.
What the statute says
SDCL § 25-4-41 — South Dakota alimony factors.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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