Alimony in Smyrna: how it is calculated
Alimony in Smyrna follows Delaware law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Kent County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Smyrna case is actually heard.
Where a Smyrna case goes
A divorce filed in Smyrna is heard by the Delaware court for Kent County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Smyrna has about 13,326 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 Smyrna have its own rule?
No. 13 Del. C. § 1512 applies across Delaware, so a case from Smyrna 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
13 Del. C. § 1512 — Delaware alimony (duration capped at 50% of marriage under 20 years).
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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