New 2024 retirement law in Minnesota: Does retirement terminate a spousal maintenance award?
Terminating a Minnesota permanent spousal maintenance award due to retirement Commencing August 1, 2024, Minnesota enacted new laws which provide…
Divorcing a Narcissist in Minnesota
The Mayo Clinic defines Narcissistic personality disorder as a “a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of…
Alan Gilbert awarded 2019 Minnesota Lawyer Attorney of the Year
Gilbert Alden attorney Alan Gilbert has been recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as the Attorney of the Year for his work…
Gilbert Alden Attorney Alan Gilbert Secures Over $7,000,000 for Globe University and Minnesota School of Business Students
Gilbert Alden attorney Alan Gilbert helped secure over seven million dollars ($7,000,000) for Globe University and Minnesota School Business students.…
How to maximize a spousal maintenance award: How to receive the most alimony in Minnesota
Spousal maintenance or alimony is based upon a spousal maintenance recipient’s need and an obligor’s ability to pay. Spousal maintenance…
Minnesota Spousal Maintenance Calculator; Calculating Alimony in Minnesota
Minnesota Alimony Calculator Several states have set formulas for calculating alimony or spousal maintenance. Minnesota, however, is not one of…
Advocating for Love: Why Every Couple Should Have an Prenuptial Agreement
This past weekend, I walked past the “Clearance” section of Target, and all of the Valentine’s candy, decorations and…
Tax Reform and Spousal Maintenance: Not All Bad News
In November 14, 2017, I wrote an opinion article which appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune regarding the elimination of…
The Stress of Divorce: What If a Spouse Dies During the Process?
There’s no doubt that a divorce is stressful. Sometimes the stress can impact a person’s health in unimaginable ways -…
Tis the Season of Holiday Parenting Time Exchanges
At this time of the year, my family room is invaded with commercials of happy, perfect families gathering around the…