Alimony in Bellingham: how it is calculated
Alimony in Bellingham follows Washington law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Whatcom County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Bellingham case is actually heard.
Where a Bellingham case goes
A divorce filed in Bellingham is heard by the Washington court for Whatcom County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Bellingham has about 95,860 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 Bellingham have its own rule?
No. RCW 26.09.090 applies across Washington, so a case from Bellingham 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
RCW 26.09.090 — Washington spousal maintenance factors.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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