Alimony in Gaithersburg: how it is calculated
Alimony in Gaithersburg follows Maryland law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Montgomery County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Gaithersburg case is actually heard.
Where a Gaithersburg case goes
A divorce filed in Gaithersburg is heard by the Maryland court for Montgomery County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Gaithersburg has about 70,686 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 Gaithersburg have its own rule?
No. Md. Code, Fam. Law § 11-106 applies across Maryland, so a case from Gaithersburg 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
Md. Code, Fam. Law § 11-106 — Maryland alimony factors.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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