Spousal Maintenance – The 8 Factors and Equalizing Income
In Minnesota, the topic of spousal maintenance (also referred to as alimony) is a frequent area of dispute during a divorce. Spousal maintenance is awarded to meet need, and it depends on a showing of need. The marital standard of living is analyzed in detail, along with cash flow and [...]
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 [...]
Minnesota Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) Trends in Family Court
In Minnesota, Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) is based upon need. Equalizing monthly cash flow (or available income) is not required by Minnesota Statue 518.552. In the June 22, 2015 unpublished decision in Curtis v. Curtis, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the Trial court that required wife to [...]