Alimony in Minneapolis: how it is calculated
Alimony in Minneapolis follows Minnesota law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Hennepin County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Minneapolis case is actually heard.
Where a Minneapolis case goes
A divorce filed in Minneapolis is heard by the Minnesota court for Hennepin County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Minneapolis has about 428,579 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 Minneapolis have its own rule?
No. Minn. Stat. § 518.552 applies across Minnesota, so a case from Minneapolis 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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