Alimony in Ames: how it is calculated
Alimony in Ames follows Iowa law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Story County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Ames case is actually heard.
Where a Ames case goes
A divorce filed in Ames is heard by the Iowa court for Story County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Ames has about 69,026 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 Ames have its own rule?
No. Iowa Code § 598.21A applies across Iowa, so a case from Ames 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
Iowa Code § 598.21A — Iowa spousal support factors.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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