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Minnesota Spousal Maintenance Law

The term “Spousal Maintenance” (previously referred to as Alimony) refers to financial support provided by one spouse to the other spouse (e.g. monthly payment or sometimes a lump sum payment) to enable him/her to achieve self-support.  Unlike child support, there … Continue reading

Life Insurance to secure child support & spousal maintenance

If a party is the recipient of spousal maintenance or child support, it is a good idea to include a provision in the Divorce Decree which requires the obligor (the party paying child support, spousal maintenance) to secure life insurance … Continue reading

Spouse Health Insurance after Divorce — Cobra

Typically, both spouses carry and maintain their own health insurance coverage after the Divorce is concluded.  However, if insurance is not available to one party, Federal law (COBRA) mandates that an ex-spouse can be covered for a maximum period of … Continue reading

Health Insurance after Divorce in Minnesota

Typically, both spouses carry and maintain their own individual health insurance coverage after the Divorce is concluded.  However, if insurance is not available to one party, Federal law (COBRA) mandates that an ex-spouse can be covered for a maximum period … Continue reading

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