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 [...]
Family Court In Minnesota – Twin Cities – Edina
Across the Twin Cities, Family Court provides an environment for parties to address legal issues that involve important matters such as Divorce, Child Custody and Support, Parenting Time, Property and Asset Division and Spousal Maintenance (Alimony). Family Court can be intimidating at times; there are complex Family Law rules and [...]
Top Issues – Minnesota Family Law Appeals
In some Family Law cases, the Judge or Referee assigned to the case makes a decision that may not adequately address the legal issues presented. When a party feels that a Judicial decision constitutes an abuse of discretion or was made in error, there are legal remedies, including the option [...]