When a couple gets divorced, they will have to adjust to being able to support themselves physically, emotionally, and financially, without their spouse’s involvement. Under Michigan law, the court may determine that one spouse requires alimony to help support them...
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Is the marital standard of living key in an alimony dispute?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Aug 2, 2021 | alimony
Alimony disputes can have massive financial implications for all parties involved. That’s why, regardless of which side of the dispute you find yourself on, you need to know the law and diligently craft the legal arguments that support your position. Although you...
How should you prepare for alimony negotiations?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Jul 1, 2021 | alimony
A spouse’s financial future may change radically when their marriage is over, and they lose financial support. Negotiating for spousal support, commonly known as alimony, requires preparation. Your situation Factors like the payor and payee’s gross and net salary,...
How can alimony payments be made?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Feb 18, 2021 | alimony
Alimony plays an important role in the post-divorce lives of many Michigan residents. It is the money that some divorced individuals are required to pay to their exes in order to provide them with ongoing support. Not all divorces involve awards or agreements of...
Determining alimony in Michigan
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Jan 7, 2021 | alimony
Married couples can manage their households in many different ways. In some cases, both spouses choose to work outside the home, while in other households, one spouse works part-time or chooses to be a stay-at-home parent. In any case, if the couple chooses to get a...
How long will I get alimony?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Mar 31, 2020 | alimony
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...
Opting for rehabilitative spousal support
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Mar 31, 2020 | alimony
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...
Does child support affect alimony?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Mar 20, 2020 | 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...
How much alimony should a woman over 50 plan to receive?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Jan 27, 2020 | alimony
Preparing for a divorce when you are over the age of 50 requires careful planning because your financial circumstances may change significantly. While you could generally expect to receive alimony or spousal support, it may not be in the amount that maintains your...
How are spousal assets allocated in divorce?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Nov 25, 2019 | alimony
If you are about to undergo divorce proceedings in Michigan, you might have some questions about alimony and how it works. To the uninitiated, alimony has an aura of mystery about it, so it is not unusual for people to have a few misconceptions about it. The term...
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