If you and your spouse have been struggling together and you decide that divorce is the best option for you, as sad as that may seem, it may give you both the chance to be happy again. Sometimes being apart is a better answer than being together. There are many
No two divorces are exactly alike. The basic legal issues may be the same from one divorce to the next but there is always variation in the details. Spousal support may be needed in one divorce but not in another. There is one type of spousal support with which you
Are you worried about what your life is going to look like post-divorce? If so, we understand your concerns. You may have enjoyed a high-net-worth marriage that provided you with the safety and security that you needed, but it may seem like that’s all coming to an end with the
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 financially after the divorce. Generally, alimony may be awarded to
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 might be able to negotiate a resolution to
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, their assets and marriage length help determine whether there is support
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 alimony; some divorces involve two individuals
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 divorce, courts make it
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 specific formula for calculating
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 self-supporting. There are 11 factors which the courts use