Alimony in Cary: how it is calculated
Alimony in Cary follows North Carolina law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Wake County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Cary case is actually heard.
Where a Cary case goes
A divorce filed in Cary is heard by the North Carolina court for Wake County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Cary has about 182,659 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 Cary have its own rule?
No. N.C.G.S. §§ 50-16.3A, 50-16.2A applies across North Carolina, so a case from Cary 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.C.G.S. §§ 50-16.3A, 50-16.2A — North Carolina alimony and post-separation support.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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