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Minnesota Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault is not a consideration when dividing property in Minnesota. What Property is Divided? Hybrid state. Generally only marital property is divided in a divorce; however, the court has the authority to divide separate property if justice demands it. Separate property is generally 1) Property acquired before the marriage, 2) Property acquired by gift, 3) Property acquired by inheritance, 4) Appreciation of separate property. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault is generally not considered. Alimony terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Child Support Income shares method, which means the income of both parents is considered. Emancipation is age 18, unless still in high school, in which case it is graduation from high school or age 20, whichever comes first. Courts generally do not order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The Minnesota child support enforcement agency can be found at: Divorce Related Statutes For Minnesota https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?view=part&start=517&close=519 Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |