Alimony in Madison: how it is calculated
Alimony in Madison follows Wisconsin law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Dane County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Madison case is actually heard.
Where a Madison case goes
A divorce filed in Madison is heard by the Wisconsin court for Dane County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Madison has about 285,300 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 Madison have its own rule?
No. Wis. Stat. § 767.56 applies across Wisconsin, so a case from Madison 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
Wis. Stat. § 767.56 — Wisconsin maintenance factors.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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