Alimony in Great Falls: how it is calculated
Alimony in Great Falls follows Montana law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Cascade County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Great Falls case is actually heard.
Where a Great Falls case goes
A divorce filed in Great Falls is heard by the Montana court for Cascade County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Great Falls has about 60,013 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 Great Falls have its own rule?
No. MCA § 40-4-203 applies across Montana, so a case from Great Falls 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
MCA § 40-4-203 — Montana maintenance factors.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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