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Minnesota Alimony Law

2016 Changes to Minnesota's Spousal Maintenance Law: What You Need to Know

June 27th, 2016
Posted By
Cortney Whitehouse
On August 1, 2016, the Minnesota Cohabitation Alimony Reform Bill will take effect throughout the state. What is it, and what does it mean to you if you are paying—or receiving—spousal maintenance? The bill was signed into law on May 19, 2016 by… Read More
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Categories: Spousal Support

Can I Modify My Minnesota Spousal Maintenance?

May 26th, 2015
Posted By
Ashley Bloch
Spousal maintenance is awarded in some Minnesota divorces to provide for the support of a party who is not in a position to support him or herself. Depending on the circumstances, spousal maintenance may be for a relatively short duration to allow th… Read More
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Categories: Spousal Support
Tags: alimony

How Divorce Affects You at Tax Time

April 24th, 2015
Posted By
Cortney Whitehouse
Going through a Minnesota divorce is stressful, no matter how amicably you and your soon-to-be-ex are handling the process. Most people just want the divorce to be over so they can move forward with their lives. Unfortunately, agreeing to the terms o… Read More
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Categories: Child Support, Divorce, Spousal Support
Tags: taxes

Minnesota Spousal Maintenance: What You Should Know

January 26th, 2015
Posted By
Ashley Bloch
Spousal maintenance, often referred to as spousal support or alimony, can be an important component of a ​Minnesota divorce. Whether spousal maintenance is awarded, how much is awarded, and for how long, depends on a variety of factors. Support is… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Spousal Support
Tags: alimony