“I’ll Quit My Job” Says My Spouse. Can They Get Out Of Paying Child Support...
The court will “impute” income if your spouse is voluntarily underemployed. Rest assured, you have nothing to fear. Let’s suppose your spouse is trained as a physician and decides, for the time being,...
View ArticleJudge Stephen Halsey’s Minnesota Family Law Blog Highlights Alimony Award In...
In December of 2009, Minnesota Judge Stephen Halsey (chambered in Wright County) launched his Minnesota Family Law Issues Blog, a terrific resource for both lawyers and litigants. As I understand,...
View ArticlePodcast: Spousal Maintenance: Factors Considered By The Court
The Family Law Show returns with an overview of spousal maintenance (alimony) awards under Minnesota law. Alimony is an emotionally-charged issue, with significant financial implications for both...
View ArticleWhen And How Can A Spousal Maintenance Award Be Modified?
Once an award of spousal maintenance (alimony) is ordered by the court, it may be modified if certain criteria are met. In order to modify and award of alimony, the party seeking modification obtains a...
View ArticleMinnesota Child Support & Alimony: How Will The Court Measure Income?
The question most commonly asked of our divorce (and sometimes custody and paternity) clients involves how much support (either alimony or child support) they may receive, or pay, as part of their...
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