Alimony in Watford City: how it is calculated
Alimony in Watford City follows North Dakota law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in McKenzie County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Watford City case is actually heard.
Where a Watford City case goes
A divorce filed in Watford City is heard by the North Dakota court for McKenzie County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Watford City has about 6,207 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 Watford City have its own rule?
No. N.D.C.C. § 14-05-24.1 applies across North Dakota, so a case from Watford City 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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