1408, 2015
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) Trends and the Curtis decision
The June 22, 2015 decision by the Minnesota Court of Appeals 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-decree expenses). In Minnesota, Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) is based upon need, and contrary to [...]
1006, 2015
Divorce and Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) in Minnesota
Spousal Maintenance (also referred to as "Alimony") is a complex area of Family Law. Equalizing "cash flow" or available income is not required by Minnesota Statue 518.552; an award of Spousal Maintenance is based on need. Spousal Maintenance, unlike Child Support, does not provide the parties with a formula [...]