Curtis v. Curtis – Minnesota Spousal Maintenance 2016
The Minnesota Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of Curtis v. Curtis on January 12, 2016 (the June 22, 2015 decision by the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the trial court (which required a spouse to liquidate an award of property and assets to [...]
Property Division During Divorce in Minnesota
The division of assets during a Minnesota Divorce is a process that requires financial acumen and significant attention to detail. The division of assets (as well as debts) does not need to be mathematically equal, as addressed in Johns v. Johns, 354 N.W.2d 564, 566 (Minn. Ct. App. 1984). In [...]
Minnesota Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) Trends During Divorce
The recent Minnesota Court of Appeals decision in Curtis v. Curtis affirmed the decision of the trial court (which required a spouse to liquidate an award of property and assets to meet post-divorce expenses and monthly budget). The Minnesota Supreme Court will hear the case and will issue their decision [...]
Top Issues – Minnesota Divorce and Spousal Maintenance
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) in MinnesotaSpousal Maintenance (also referred to as "Alimony") is an area that is frequently misunderstood, and is often litigated. Equalizing "cash flow" or available income is not required by Minnesota Statue 518.552, as an award of Spousal Maintenance is based on need. Spousal Maintenance, unlike Child [...]