§ 518.63 — Homestead, Occupancy
Plain-Language Summary
Gives the court power to let one spouse continue living in the family home after the divorce is final, for a period of time the court decides. This right of occupancy can be in addition to other property and support awards.
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
History: 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