Spousal support provides financial help for one spouse after a divorce. It is typical to help a spouse who leaves the marriage with less income and assets than the other and seeks to ensure neither spouse ends up in a bad financial place. The court can award different...

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Spousal Support
Does cohabitation cause an end to spousal support?
A divorce can be a painful time in your life, and you may wonder if you will find love again. Many divorcees succeed at finding a new partner, so do not give up hope. Still, you may worry that a new relationship, if it progresses to cohabitation, could cost you...
When does spousal support end?
When receiving an award for spousal support, you may wonder how long you will receive the payments. Sometimes, it depends on the order and other times, external factors could impact it. According to the State of North Dakota Courts, if the court does not specify an...
What is a postnuptial agreement?
You have probably heard of prenuptial agreements, which set terms in the event a married couple chooses to divorce in the future. These agreements cover things like spousal support, property and asset division, as well as other financial matters. According to U.S....
What should you know about spousal support?
When you and your spouse divorce, one of you may receive spousal support. A Minnesota court uses several factors to decide which of you will receive this financial assistance. According to the Minnesota Legislature, courts usually award spousal support so that people...