Alimony in Columbia: how it is calculated
Alimony in Columbia follows South Carolina law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Richland County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Columbia case is actually heard.
Where a Columbia case goes
A divorce filed in Columbia is heard by the South Carolina court for Richland County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Columbia has about 144,788 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 Columbia have its own rule?
No. S.C. Code § 20-3-130 applies across South Carolina, so a case from Columbia 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
S.C. Code § 20-3-130 — South Carolina alimony factors (adultery bar).
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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