By Appelhof, Pfeifer & Hart, P.A. | Published May 5, 2016 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: marriage dissolution, Minnesota, separation | Leave a comment
Many couples test out a trial separation before divorcing. Under Minnesota law, however, a legal separation is an alternative to divorce, not a step in the divorce process. Because legal separation does not end a marriage, the divorce process is the same for couples who are informally separated and couples who are legally separated. When Read More
Read MoreWhen a couple divorces, they may agree on spousal support payments, also known as alimony or spousal maintenance. In other cases, a Minnesota family court judge will order these payments based on a list of factors set out in state law. Among the factors that are considered when ordering spousal maintenance are the financial resources Read More
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