Minnesota § 518.63 - HOMESTEAD, OCCUPANCY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 518.63 — HOMESTEAD, OCCUPANCY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 518.63. HOMESTEAD, OCCUPANCY
The court, having due regard to all the circumstances and the custody of children of the parties, may award to either party the right of occupancy of the homestead of the parties, exclusive or otherwise, upon a final decree of dissolution or legal separation or proper modification of it, for a period of time determined by the court. An award of the right of occupancy of the homestead, whether exclusive or otherwise, may be in addition to the maximum amounts awarded under sections 518.58, 518A.53, and 518A.63.
History:
1951 c 551 s 10; 1969 c 1028 s 8; 1974 c 107 s 25; 1978 c 772 s 58; 1997 c 203 art 6 s 92; 2005 c 164 s 29; 1Sp2005 c 7 s 28
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Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 518.63
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Section 518.63 ("HOMESTEAD, OCCUPANCY") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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