Alimony in Claremont: how it is calculated
Alimony in Claremont follows New Hampshire law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Sullivan County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Claremont case is actually heard.
Where a Claremont case goes
A divorce filed in Claremont is heard by the New Hampshire court for Sullivan County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Claremont has about 13,105 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
23% of income difference (gross), duration by marriage length
Type
Durational alimony (statutory cap; no permanent alimony)
Does Claremont have its own rule?
No. RSA 458:19-a applies across New Hampshire, so a case from Claremont 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
RSA 458:19-a — New Hampshire term alimony (2019 alimony reform).
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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