Alimony in Los Angeles: how it is calculated
Alimony in Los Angeles follows California law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Los Angeles County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Los Angeles case is actually heard.
Where a Los Angeles case goes
A divorce filed in Los Angeles is heard by the California court for Los Angeles County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Los Angeles has about 3,878,704 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 Los Angeles have its own rule?
No. Cal. Fam. Code § 4320 applies across California, so a case from Los Angeles 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
Cal. Fam. Code § 4320 — California spousal support factors (post-judgment).
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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