Alimony in Laconia: how it is calculated
Alimony in Laconia follows New Hampshire law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Belknap County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Laconia case is actually heard.
Where a Laconia case goes
A divorce filed in Laconia is heard by the New Hampshire court for Belknap County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Laconia has about 17,310 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
23% of income difference (gross), duration by marriage length
Type
Durational alimony (statutory cap; no permanent alimony)
Does Laconia have its own rule?
No. RSA 458:19-a applies across New Hampshire, so a case from Laconia 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
RSA 458:19-a — New Hampshire term alimony (2019 alimony reform).
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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