Alimony in Binghamton: how it is calculated
Alimony in Binghamton follows New York law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Broome County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Binghamton case is actually heard.
Where a Binghamton case goes
A divorce filed in Binghamton is heard by the New York court for Broome County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Binghamton has about 46,773 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
30%/20% or 20%/25% (gross, income cap $241,000)
Type
Post-divorce maintenance (presumptive formula)
Does Binghamton have its own rule?
No. N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 236(B)(6) applies across New York, so a case from Binghamton 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
N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 236(B)(6) — New York Domestic Relations Law, Section 236 Part B (post-divorce maintenance guidelines).
Last checked 2026-08-27. Read the source →
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