Gilbert Alden Blog

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 their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.”  It is not surprising individuals with this condition find themselves as a party to a… Read more »


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 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 »


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. Mr. Gilbert argued the case in front of the Minnesota Court of Appeals when he was the Solicitor General of the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office.  For more information regarding the case, please see the following… Read more »


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 can be maximized by the following: Identifying your monthly living expenses. The need of a spousal maintenance recipient is generally based upon their reasonable monthly living expenses consistent with the marital standard of living.  Day… Read more »


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 them. In Minnesota, spousal maintenance is calculated by balancing an obligor’s ability to pay versus the reasonable needs of the obligee.  Additionally, courts will analyze statutory spousal maintenance factors which include but are not limited… Read more »