Alimony in Raleigh: how it is calculated
Alimony in Raleigh follows North Carolina law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Wake County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Raleigh case is actually heard.
Where a Raleigh case goes
A divorce filed in Raleigh is heard by the North Carolina court for Wake County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Raleigh has about 499,825 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 Raleigh have its own rule?
No. N.C.G.S. §§ 50-16.3A, 50-16.2A applies across North Carolina, so a case from Raleigh 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.C.G.S. §§ 50-16.3A, 50-16.2A — North Carolina alimony and post-separation support.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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