NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN CHILD SUPPORT AND SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE – 2023
On Demand Seminar
ITEM #:  1745932401   |   EVENT CODE:  493390
STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

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To claim CLE credit, view by:  November 27, 2025

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

New Developments in Child Support and Spousal Maintenance – 2023

A Practical One-Day Seminar for the Busy Practitioner

Originally presented:  November 28, 2023     |     Course length:  6.0 hours


Our expert faculty will explain:

  • Child Support in Minnesota, including the nuances of public assistance, county involvement, the Expedited Process, drafting high-quality agreements and recent changes to the statutes and rules.
  • The complexities of “Income” for Child Support and Spousal Maintenance purposes, including the problems of imputed income, finding hidden income and what drives deviations from the standard guidelines.
  • The complexities of Spousal Maintenance, including when it is owed, how it can be modified, and the latest developments on recent case law and proposed reform legislation dealing with prenuptial agreements, spousal maintenance and the impact of retirement.
  • How to enforce Support and Maintenance responsibilities, including how and when to use the various enforcement tools.
  • Child Support and Spousal Maintenance issues across borders, including interstate and international complexities that often arise and the interplay of Minnesota family law and Tribal Law.
  • And much more!

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS  (5 MINUTES)

Child Support Issues – From Basic to Advanced  (90 MINUTES)
Child support can be more complex than it seems.  Get the nuances of public assistance, county involvement, the Expedited Process and more. Learn how to draft high-quality agreements and to present the information judicial officers are looking for. Get an update on recent changes to the statutes and rules.
– Benjamin G. Olson, Jessica M. Raymond & CSM Melissa A. Rossow

Determining Income for Child Support and Spousal Maintenance Purposes  (90 MINUTES)
The determination of “income” is essential to child support and spousal maintenance cases. Besides the foundational issues, learn about the complex problems of imputed income, finding hidden income, what drives deviations from the standard guidelines and more. Understand the principles for dealing with children in special circumstances.     
– CSM Karen T. Kugler, Laurie A. Mack-Wagner & Lymari J. Santana

Spousal Maintenance Issues – From Basic to Advanced  (90 MINUTES)
Spousal Maintenance can raise many complicated questions, including variables associated with when it is owed, in what amount, for how long and when it can be modified. Get the latest developments on recent caselaw, along with proposed reform legislation dealing with prenuptial agreements, spousal maintenance, and the impact of retirement.
– Michael D. Dittberner & Samantha J. Gemberling

Enforcement of Support and Maintenance Responsibilities  (45 MINUTES)
Many tools can be used to enforce both child support and spousal maintenance obligations. Learn from our public and private sector experts about the various mechanisms and when to use them. Understand what specific tools will be most effective in different circumstances.
– Susan J. Mundahl & Benjamin G. Olson

The Problems of Child Support and Spousal Maintenance Across Borders  (45 MINUTES)
In this age it’s not just a Minnesota issue! Learn about the interstate and international complexities that often arise in child support and spousal maintenance cases. Understand the interplay of Minnesota family law and Tribal Law on these important issues. 
– Valerie D. Arnold & Gary A. Debele

$295

Other discounts that may apply:

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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