Alimony in Kennewick: how it is calculated
Alimony in Kennewick follows Washington law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Benton County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Kennewick case is actually heard.
Where a Kennewick case goes
A divorce filed in Kennewick is heard by the Washington court for Benton County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Kennewick has about 86,728 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 Kennewick have its own rule?
No. RCW 26.09.090 applies across Washington, so a case from Kennewick 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
RCW 26.09.090 — Washington spousal maintenance factors.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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