Spousal Maintenance Lawyers In Minnesota
Reichert Wenner, P.A., serves families across St. Cloud and Central Minnesota bringing focused family law experience to every case we handle. We know that what is at stake for you goes far beyond the courtroom. Spousal maintenance, commonly known as alimony or spousal support, is a court-ordered payment from one spouse to the other following a divorce.
Types Of Spousal Maintenance In Minnesota
Minnesota courts generally award spousal maintenance in three forms. The type of award the court awards depends on the specific facts of your case:
- Temporary spousal maintenance: The court awards this support during the divorce process while your case is still pending.
- Short-term/rehabilitative maintenance: Courts award this support to a spouse who needs time to complete education or training before returning to work. It has a defined end date.
- Long-term/permanent maintenance: Courts may award this support after considering factors like marriage length and earning disparities. It may continue indefinitely or until a major life change occurs.
Our family law attorneys can help you identify which type applies to your case.
How Minnesota Courts Determine Spousal Maintenance
Minnesota courts weigh statutory factors when awarding spousal maintenance. These factors shape what the court decides in your case:
- Duration of the marriage
- Marital standard of living
- Financial resources of each spouse
- Each spouse’s earning capacity
- Each spouse’s age and physical condition
- Time needed to become self-supporting
- Contributions as a homemaker
- The ability of the paying spouse to meet their own needs while paying maintenance
Our divorce lawyers analyze each factor to protect your financial interests.
The Importance Of Local Legal Counsel In St. Cloud
Spousal maintenance cases in this region pass through the courts of Stearns, Benton and Sherburne counties. Knowing local court procedures and the expectations of local judges gives your case a meaningful advantage. Our attorneys have appeared in these courts for years and understand exactly what strong advocacy looks like locally.
Attorney Lynne Ridgway has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list for 11 years. Attorney LeAnne Miller has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list three times. Their recognized expertise reflects our firm’s commitment to meticulous preparation and experienced advocacy in protecting your financial future.
Your Financial Future Deserves More Than A Generic Strategy
You deserve attorneys who understand exactly what is at stake for you. Reichert Wenner, P.A., is a full-service law firm with more than 60 years of combined service to St. Cloud families, and we are prepared to stand firmly in your corner. Call our office at 320-316-1196 or reach out to us online to schedule a consultation with our spousal maintenance lawyers today.