Alimony in Blaine: how it is calculated
Alimony in Blaine follows Minnesota law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Anoka County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Blaine case is actually heard.
Where a Blaine case goes
A divorce filed in Blaine is heard by the Minnesota court for Anoka County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Blaine has about 75,172 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
No statutory formula — courts weigh factors (rule-of-thumb estimate shown)
Type
Discretionary (case by case)
Does Blaine have its own rule?
No. Minn. Stat. § 518.552 applies across Minnesota, so a case from Blaine is decided by the same numbers as one filed anywhere else in the state. What changes locally is the courthouse, the clerk's procedure and how long the docket takes — not the amount.
What the statute says
Minn. Stat. § 518.552 — Minnesota spousal maintenance factors.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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