Alimony in Huntington: how it is calculated
Alimony in Huntington follows West Virginia law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Cabell County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Huntington case is actually heard.
Where a Huntington case goes
A divorce filed in Huntington is heard by the West Virginia court for Cabell County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Huntington has about 44,942 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 Huntington have its own rule?
No. W. Va. Code § 48-6-301 applies across West Virginia, so a case from Huntington 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
W. Va. Code § 48-6-301 — West Virginia spousal support factors.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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