PLM Family Law
From losing your job to becoming ill to facing a big rent hike, financial circumstances in life can change. In situations like these, you may need to ask for an increase in spousal support. It's important to review the terms of your current judgment to know whether...
According to the World Population Review, approximately 10.2% of people in Minnesota get divorced each year. When you go through a divorce, one area that might cause confusion is the issue of spousal support, commonly known as alimony. There are many misconceptions...
In 2022, North Dakota had 2,079 divorces, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. In some cases, the court may have awarded spousal support. This is a financial arrangement to ensure that both parties can maintain their financial well-being and...
Spousal support, often known as alimony, is a regular payment made from one ex-spouse to another following a divorce. In North Dakota, the courts may order spousal support as part of a divorce settlement to ensure the lower-earning spouse maintains a reasonable...
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...
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 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...
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....
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...
