Alimony in Dickinson: how it is calculated
Alimony in Dickinson follows North Dakota law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Stark County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Dickinson case is actually heard.
Where a Dickinson case goes
A divorce filed in Dickinson is heard by the North Dakota court for Stark County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Dickinson has about 25,695 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 Dickinson have its own rule?
No. N.D.C.C. § 14-05-24.1 applies across North Dakota, so a case from Dickinson 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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