911, 2017
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) and Cash Flow – No Need to Equalize
In Minnesota, Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) is based upon need, and not the equalization of cash flow or income. The 2017 Curtis v. Curtis decision from the Minnesota Supreme Court stated that "need" is the first step in analyzing spousal maintenance. Some divorce lawyers like to equalize cash flow, which is [...]
1202, 2016
Minnesota Divorce and Spousal Maintenance – Equalizing Cash Flow Is Not Part of The Algorithm
In Minnesota, Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) is based upon need. Equalizing monthly cash flow (or available income) is not required by Minnesota Statue 518.552. Unlike Child Support, Spousal Maintenance does not provide the parties with a formula to determine if (and for what duration of time) money should be paid to [...]