Alimony in Kettering: how it is calculated
Alimony in Kettering follows Ohio 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 Kettering case is actually heard.
Where a Kettering case goes
A divorce filed in Kettering is heard by the Ohio court for Montgomery County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Kettering has about 57,028 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 Kettering have its own rule?
No. ORC § 3105.18 applies across Ohio, so a case from Kettering 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
ORC § 3105.18 — Ohio spousal support factors.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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