Alimony in Fargo: how it is calculated
Alimony in Fargo follows North Dakota law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Cass County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Fargo case is actually heard.
Where a Fargo case goes
A divorce filed in Fargo is heard by the North Dakota court for Cass County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Fargo has about 136,285 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 Fargo have its own rule?
No. N.D.C.C. § 14-05-24.1 applies across North Dakota, so a case from Fargo 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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