How to Make Shared Holidays Fun for Kids
Let’s face it, the holidays are stressful. If you are a divorced parent, you may have the added pressure of trying to figure out how to share your children for the holidays, while making it fun and memorable for everyone. But know it can be done with a little planning [...]
Minnesota Divorce Issues and Trends – Alimony (Spousal Maintenance) post Passolt
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) is based upon need. Contrary to what some lawyers might state, equalizing cash flow (or available income) is not required by Minnesota Statue 518.552. Judges in Minnesota have discretion in awarding spousal maintenance, and the decision whether to award spousal maintenance is permissive. A vocational assessment of [...]
Minnesota Divorce – Hennepin County Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance (also referred to as alimony) is one of the most challenging and difficult issues associated with divorce. The outcome is often unpredictable and frequently litigated in courts throughout Minnesota. Judicial discretion is a major component of spousal maintenance. The decision by a Judge to award spousal maintenance to either [...]