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Shared Custody Schedules in Minnesota: 2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, and Week-On/Week-Off Explained

By Jason Kohlmeyer, Family Law Attorney The most common shared custody schedules in Minnesota are the 2-2-3, the 2-2-5-5, and the alternating week (week-on, week-off). Each one splits parenting time close to 50/50 over a...

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Understanding Minnesota’s Best Interest Factors In Custody Cases

 By Jason Kohlmeyer, Family Law Attorney In Minnesota, a judge decides custody by working through 12 best interests of the child factors listed in Minnesota Statutes section 518.17. The factors cover the child's needs, each parent's...

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What to Do When Your Ex Stops Paying Alimony in Minnesota

By Jason Kohlmeyer, Family Law Attorney If your ex stopped paying alimony in Minnesota, you can ask the district court to enforce the existing order. The court treats a spousal maintenance order like any other...

| June 8, 2026 | Spousal Support & Alimony
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Minnesota Spousal Support & Alimony: Your Guide (Types, Amounts, Duration)

By Jason Kohlmeyer, Family Law Attorney I have practiced Minnesota family law for over 25 years, much of it in high-conflict divorces and cases involving businesses and spousal maintenance is one of the most heavily...

| June 8, 2026 | Spousal Support & Alimony
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Prenuptial Agreements in Minnesota: Complete Guide (Cost, Requirements, Validity)

By Jason Kohlmeyer, Family Law Attorney If done properly, prenuptial agreements are valid and enforceable in Minnesota, but the rules changed substantially on August 1, 2024. Minnesota calls these contracts antenuptial agreements, and they are...

| June 7, 2026 | Family Law
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How to Get a Restraining Order in Minnesota (OFP & HRO Guide)

By Jason Kohlmeyer, Family Law Attorney In Minnesota, there are two civil protective orders available to victims of abuse and harassment: the Order for Protection (OFP) and the Harassment Restraining Order (HRO). Which one you...

| June 6, 2026 | Family Law
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Can You Modify Alimony in Minnesota?

By Jason Kohlmeyer, Family Law Attorney Yes, usually you can try. But it depends if a Karon waiver was used or not. Keep reading to learn the details. If you lose your job in Minnesota,...

| June 5, 2026 | Spousal Support & Alimony
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Starting A Divorce

How To Start A Divorce in MN (in 2026)

By Jason Kohlmeyer, Family Law Attorney To start a divorce in Minnesota, one spouse files a Summons and Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with the district court in the county where either spouse lives. You...

| June 4, 2026 | Divorce
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What is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)?

By Jason Kohlmeyer, Family Law Attorney A qualified domestic relations order, or QDRO, is a court order that divides a retirement account between divorcing spouses without triggering taxes or early withdrawal penalties. In Minnesota, your...

| June 4, 2026 | Divorce
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Business Owners & Divorce: What to Know

By Jason Kohlmeyer, Family Law Attorney If you own a business and you are getting divorced in Minnesota, the first question is whether your company counts as marital property. In most cases, a business you...

| June 3, 2026 | Divorce
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