Alimony in Mandan: how it is calculated
Alimony in Mandan follows North Dakota law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Morton County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Mandan case is actually heard.
Where a Mandan case goes
A divorce filed in Mandan is heard by the North Dakota court for Morton County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Mandan has about 24,788 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 Mandan have its own rule?
No. N.D.C.C. § 14-05-24.1 applies across North Dakota, so a case from Mandan 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
N.D.C.C. § 14-05-24.1 — North Dakota spousal support (Ruff-Fischer guidelines).
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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