Alimony in Winston-Salem: how it is calculated
Alimony in Winston-Salem follows North Carolina law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Forsyth County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Winston-Salem case is actually heard.
Where a Winston-Salem case goes
A divorce filed in Winston-Salem is heard by the North Carolina court for Forsyth County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Winston-Salem has about 255,769 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 Winston-Salem have its own rule?
No. N.C.G.S. §§ 50-16.3A, 50-16.2A applies across North Carolina, so a case from Winston-Salem 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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