Alimony in Williston: how it is calculated
Alimony in Williston follows North Dakota law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Williams County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Williston case is actually heard.
Where a Williston case goes
A divorce filed in Williston is heard by the North Dakota court for Williams County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Williston has about 28,821 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 Williston have its own rule?
No. N.D.C.C. § 14-05-24.1 applies across North Dakota, so a case from Williston 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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