Few aspects of divorce are more contentious than alimony. While child support payments may be a difficult subject as well, few dispute the need to pay child support. Alimony can be much more difficult. Unlike with child support, in the state of Michigan there is no...
Month: March 2020
Opting for rehabilitative spousal support
The current trend is favoring couples to substitute permanent spousal support with rehabilitative spousal support. The courts are now encouraging couples to go for the process of temporarily supporting one spouse while he or she tries to become financially stable and...
Spousal support obligation ended by appellate court
It goes without saying that divorce proceedings can be incredibly complex. Most of those people in Birmingham working through them, however, likely believe that once the court finalizes their agreement, the challenges are over and no new surprises are coming their...
Does child support affect alimony?
In a divorce, the higher-earning spouse will often have to make support payments to the other spouse. These payments may be alimony or child support. In some cases, you may have to pay both. Courts typically favor child support over alimony because child support is a...
When should you seek child custody modification?
When a divorce involves children, the final decree or settlement often contains the terms of the child custody arrangement. These terms are written based on the best interests of the children at the time the divorce is finalized. Yet, life changes occur and what best...
What happens to an unemployed spouse during divorce?
You and your spouse may no longer see eye to eye, and other events may have made it clear that divorce is the only way to move forward. With much of the process unknown, you are not sure how things will end up for you, especially because you left your profession years...
How do you handle artwork in a divorce?
Divorcing couples are in the position of making decision after decision during this agonizing process. When there are minor children involved, custody and support are often the primary focus. Then there is the question of selling your primary residence or whether one...