Terminating a Minnesota permanent spousal maintenance award due to retirement Commencing August 1, 2024, Minnesota enacted new laws which provide more guidance on a spouse’s ability to retire and terminate a spousal maintenance award. The new law, codified as Minn. Stat. 518.552 subd. 7 describes the following factors a Court is required to consider in… Read more »

Gilbert Alden attorney Alan Gilbert has been recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as the Attorney of the Year for his work on the Minnesota School of Business/Globe University fraud case. Mr. Gilbert received the honor for his work while at the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office.  Keala Ede, Kathryn Landrum, Thomas Madison, Jason Pleggenkuhle, Kirsi Poupore, Adam Welle,… Read more »

In some states, marriage counseling is required before a party can file for divorce.  In Minnesota, there is no requirement that the parties attend marriage counseling before filing for divorce.  Instead, Minnesota law requires the spouse filing for divorce to have been a resident in the State of Minnesota for the past 180 days and… Read more »

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