NEW MINNESOTA SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE LAWS In Minnesota divorce cases, alimony is called "spousal maintenance." This is support (either during the divorce case, or after) that one spouse pays to the former spouse. In 2024, the Minnesota legislature made very significant changes to spousal maintenance laws. The first thing you need to know is that now, [...]
In Minnesota, "alimony" is called "spousal maintenance." The two terms mean the same thing - monthly support payments paid by one spouse (who has greater income) to the other spouse (who has lesser income.If you are seeking spousal maintenance, you probably need the help of an experienced attorney. The rules relating to awards of spousal [...]
In the State of Minnesota, when determining spousal maintenance, there are two primary considerations - the amount of the monthly payment, and the duration, or length of time that the award or obligation will last. Spousal maintenance is one area of the law in which there are many variables that can affect the amount of [...]
