Alimony in Covington: how it is calculated
Alimony in Covington follows Kentucky law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Kenton County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Covington case is actually heard.
Where a Covington case goes
A divorce filed in Covington is heard by the Kentucky court for Kenton County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Covington has about 41,611 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 Covington have its own rule?
No. KRS 403.200 applies across Kentucky, so a case from Covington 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
KRS 403.200 — Kentucky maintenance factors.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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