Spousal Maintenance
Revision of Treatise on Spousal Maintenance
Aug 02 2025
Today I extensively revised my popular treatise on Spousal Maintenance, to include discussion of new statutory implications for original awards and modifications of awards.
Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota Divorce Cases
Jun 03 2009
I. Initial Spousal Maintenance Awards.
Spousal maintenance is probably the area of family law that involves the greatest amount of uncertainty, and consequently is subject to frequent litigation. I have written an article which discusses the circumstances under which spousal maintenance can be expected, and when it can be modified. The complete article is available here: “Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota.”
Spousal maintenance is probably the area of family law that involves the greatest amount of uncertainty, and consequently is subject to frequent litigation. I have written an article which discusses the circumstances under which spousal maintenance can be expected, and when it can be modified. The complete article is available here: “Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota.”
Can a New Spouse's Income be Considered for Support?
Nov 05 2006
I’m frequently asked whether a new spouse’s income may be considered when determining one’s spousal maintenance or child support obligation to a previous spouse. I answer this question here: “Can a New Spouse’s Income Be Considered in Spousal Maintenance and Child Support Determinations?”
