Life doesn’t stand still after divorce. Jobs change, businesses grow or struggle, children’s needs evolve. What once felt like a fair child support order may no longer reflect reality. Fortunately, Minnesota law recognizes this and allows parents to request a...
Understanding Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) in Minnesota Child Support and Maintenance Orders
In Minnesota, most child support and spousal maintenance orders include a provision for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This adjustment ensures that support obligations keep pace with inflation and changes in the cost of living over time. A COLA helps preserve the...
How Child Support Is Calculated in Minnesota
In Minnesota, both parents have a legal obligation to financially support their children. Whether you're divorcing, legally separating, or establishing paternity outside of marriage, child support will be determined using the Minnesota Child Support Guidelines. These...
Think You Can Modify Child Support on Your Own? Think Again.
In Minnesota, when it comes to child support, good intentions aren't enough—you need a court order. A recent decision from the Minnesota Supreme Court made that crystal clear: private agreements between parents to reduce child support are not legally valid. If you're...
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