How long do you have to be married to get alimony in MN?
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How long do you have to be married to get alimony in MN?
The duration of payments is determined by a judge in Minnesota family court. Alimony length is usually based on length of marriage – one commonly used standard for alimony duration is that 1 year of alimony is paid every three years of marriage (however, this is not always the case in every state or with every judge).
Does Child Support reduce alimony?
In the end, child support usually affects alimony in two ways: For the person receiving alimony, it decreases the need for alimony (read: you usually receive less alimony as you receive more child support).
What happens if I can’t afford alimony?
If an agreement cannot be reached, then the only option may be to proceed with a post-judgment modification action in the Family Law Court. In many states, this will require filing a post-judgment Motion or Request for Order with the Court. A copy of the motion will need to be served to the opposing party.
