Q: I recently heard of something called a Karon waiver with regard to spousal maintenance. What is a Karon Waiver?
A: Minnesota law allows parties to seek spousal maintenance (formerly called “alimony”) from one another if their
Q&A Blog #40 – Can my ex-spouse and I agree to retroactively modify an maintenance award
Q: If my ex spouse and I agree to a modified spousal maintenance amount in mediation, retroactive to a particular date, will the Court honor that agreement?
A: The Court answered that question in Leifur v. Leifur, 820 N.W.2d 40 (Minn. Ct. App. 2012). In Leifur
