Alimony in Devils Lake: how it is calculated
Alimony in Devils Lake follows North Dakota law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Ramsey County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Devils Lake case is actually heard.
Where a Devils Lake case goes
A divorce filed in Devils Lake is heard by the North Dakota court for Ramsey County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Devils Lake has about 7,314 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 Devils Lake have its own rule?
No. N.D.C.C. § 14-05-24.1 applies across North Dakota, so a case from Devils Lake 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.D.C.C. § 14-05-24.1 — North Dakota spousal support (Ruff-Fischer guidelines).
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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