Minnesota Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (maintenance) amount and duration in Minnesota. Updated for 2026.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored
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Educational estimate, not legal advice. Alimony in Minnesota is discretionary — actual awards vary widely by judge and circumstances.
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How alimony works in Minnesota
Minnesota does not use a fixed statutory formula for alimony amounts. Judges weigh statutory factors — length of the marriage, each spouse's income and earning capacity, age and health, standard of living, and contributions to the marriage. Our calculator uses the AAML guideline formula (30% of payor's income minus 20% of recipient's) that attorneys commonly use for ballpark estimates.
Governing law: Minn. Stat. § 518.552 — The 2024 reform added duration presumptions but left the amount to judicial discretion with no percentage formula.
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in Minnesota?
Minnesota does not use a fixed statutory formula for alimony amounts. Judges weigh statutory factors — length of the marriage, each spouse's income and earning capacity, age and health, standard of living, and contributions to the marriage. Our calculator uses the AAML guideline formula (30% of payor's income minus 20% of recipient's) that attorneys commonly use for ballpark estimates. See Minn. Stat. § 518.552.
How long does alimony last in Minnesota?
2024 reform (eff. Aug 1, 2024): rebuttable presumption of no maintenance for marriages under 5 years; transitional maintenance up to half the marriage length for 5–20 year marriages; presumption of indefinite maintenance at 20+ years (Minn. Stat. § 518.552 subd. 3).
What types of alimony does Minnesota recognize?
Minnesota recognizes: temporary, transitional, indefinite. The 2024 reform added duration presumptions but left the amount to judicial discretion with no percentage formula.
Is alimony taxable in Minnesota?
For divorces finalized after 2018, federal law (TCJA) makes alimony non-deductible for the payer and non-taxable for the recipient. A few states differ for state income tax — confirm with a tax professional.
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