Minnesota Spouse Support and Alimony Attorney
Payment for support of an ex-spouse (or a spouse while a divorce is pending) ordered by the court. More commonly called alimony, spousal support is the term used in California and a few other states as part of new non-confrontational language (such as “dissolution” instead of “divorce” ) now used since divorce is “no-fault” in all states but two.

There are many misconceptions that people have concerning spousal support and alimony. One common misconception is that some amount of financial support is guaranteed to a spouse. The fact is that spousal support and maintenance is not automatically granted in divorce and dissolution of marriage cases.

At Hoffman Law Office our attorneys work to protect the best interests of husbands and wives in the Twin Cities area and throughout Minnesota. From pendente lite hearings for temporary support while a divorce case is pending to post-decree enforcement of awards through wage garnishment, as well as modification of awards, we offer a full range of services and quality representation at every stage of the process.

In Minnesota, laws concerning divorce, division of property including retirement benefits, and spousal support are complex and there are pitfalls to avoid—particularly regarding the “reservation of support”  and the “marital share” of retirement. In addition, there are numerous factors the court must consider before awarding spousal support.  These factors include the length of the marriage, whether “fault” was involved, and the relative health, ages, education levels, and employment history of each spouse.

Hoffman Law Offices can eliminate much of the confusion and anxiety this can create by clearly explaining the Minnesota law as it applies to your case and answering your questions about what happens next. Throughout your case, your lawyer will keep you informed as they work to make sure that your rights and interests are protected in the process.