Factors in Awarding Spousal Maintenance
In determining a spousal maintenance, or alimony, award, a court must look at eighth (8) statutory factors related to the financial resources of the parties. It is not always essential
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Changing alimony and earning ability in Minnesota Divorce
A party seeking modification of spousal maintenance (or changing alimony) has the burden to show a substantial change of circumstances, since the time maintenance award was set, and that these
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Am I entitled to temporary or permanent spousal maintenance?
This particular post will focus on what is commonly called "temporary" or “rehabilitative” spousal maintenance. In short, “rehabilitative” spousal maintenance is defined as temporary spousal support payable for a temporary
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What is Alimony?
Alimony is called "spousal maintenance" in Minnesota. It is a monetary payment from one spouse to the other after a divorce is finalized. A temporary support order may also be
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Issues affecting spousal maintenance in Minnesota
When married couples divorce, spousal maintenance is an important issue that must be considered. Spousal Maintenance (commonly known as Alimony in other states) is financial support provided by one spouse
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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)
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