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MICHIGAN ALIMONY / MICHIGAN SPOUSAL SUPPORT

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At our Michigan family law office, we hear many misconceptions about spousal support / alimony in Michigan.\

Hopefully this web page, providing information about Michigan Spousal Support / Michigan Alimony, can dispel some of those myths and misconceptions.

DOES MICHIGAN HAVE ALIMONY OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT?

Some people believe that there is no spousal support or alimony in Michigan. That is not true.

Spousal support, formerly called alimony in Michigan, is certainly still awarded in Michigan divorce and Michigan separate maintenance cases.

For a fee you can purchase Michigan Spousal Support / Michigan Alimony calculators at SPRINGFIELD PROGNOSTICATOR or at MARGINSOFT PROGNOSTICATOR.

The Marginsoft Prognosticator offers a free download for thirty days.

These Michigan spousal support / Michigan alimony calculators can only be used as a GUIDELINE in ESTIMATING spousal support or alimony in Michigan, and they are NOT binding in Court.

CAN SPOUSAL SUPPORT OR ALIMONY BE AWARDED TO A MAN IN MICHIGAN?

Some people believe that spousal support can only be awarded to women in Michigan.  That is also untrue.

If the factors are met, spousal support can be awarded to either party in a Michigan divorce or a Michigan separate maintenance case.

DO YOU HAVE TO BE MARRIED 10 YEARS TO GET SPOUSAL SUPPORT OR ALIMONY IN MICHIGAN?

 Some people believe that you have to be married at least ten years to receive spousal support or alimony in Michigan.  This is also untrue.

There is no specific number of years that one must be married to receive spousal support in Michigan.

However, in Michigan, spousal support is rarely awarded in a short term marriage.

HOW IS MICHIGAN ALIMONY OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT DETERMINED IN MICHIGAN?

Michigan alimony or spousal support laws provide several factors considered by Michigan judges when determining whether alimony or spousal support should be awarded in a Michigan divorce or Michigan separate maintenance case.

  • The past relations and conduct of the parties
  • The length of the marriage
  • the ability of the parties to work
  • The source and amount of the property awarded to the parties
  • The age of the parties
  • The ability of the parties to pay alimony
  • The present situation of the parties
  • The needs of the parties
  • The health of the parties
  • The prior standard of living of the parties and whether either is responsible for the support of others
  • General principles of equity

In Michigan there is no specific mathematical Michigan alimony formula for determining whether or not spousal support should be awarded.

Additionally, there is no specific mathematical Michigan Spousal Support formula for calculating the amount of spousal support or alimony that should be awarded in Michigan

Finally, there is no specific mathematical Michigan alimony formula for determining the length of time that spousal support should be awarded.

In Michigan, each case for spousal support  or alimony depends upon the unique factors of the case and the judge assigned to the case.

HOW IS THE AMOUNT OF SPOUSAL SUPPORT / ALIMONY DETERMINED IN MICHIGAN?

There is no specific Michigan Alimony formula. However, a few programs exist that can provide you with a guideline for estimating a potential Michigan spousal support calculation.

These Michigan spousal support / Michigan alimony prognosticators are as accurate as the information you input into them with respect to Child Support in Michigan.

However the Michigan spousal support / alimony prognosticators / prognostications, can only be used as a guideline in estimating Michigan spousal support / alimony, and are not binding in Court.

For a fee you can purchase Michigan Spousal Support / Michigan Alimony calculators at:

The Marginsoft Prognosticator offers a free download for thirty days.

These Michigan spousal support / Michigan alimony calculators can only be used as a GUIDELINE in ESTIMATING spousal support or alimony in Michigan, and they are NOT binding in Court. 

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MODIFIABLE AND NON MODIFIABLE ALIMONY AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT IN MICHIGAN?

MODIFIABLE SPOUSAL SUPPORT IN MICHIGAN

In Michigan, if you go to trial and spousal support is awarded, it can ALWAYS be modified. This is a MODIFIABLE spousal support or alimony award in Michigan.  Which means, if a party has a change in circumstances the spousal support award can change.  It also means that spousal support could continue indefinitely.

NON-MODIFIABLE SPOUSAL SUPPORT IN MICHIGAN

Many people, when they agree to a settlement, agree to award a NON-MODIFIABLE Michigan spousal support / Michigan alimony award that anticipates a specific monthly dollar amount for a specific periold of time.

Many people agree to this type of Michigan spousal support / Michigan alimony so that they know what to expect in the future.

However, if there is a change in circumstances of either party (loss of a job, need for more support, etc.) Michigan spousal support / Michigan alimony laws provide there can be NO CHANGE to the NON-MODIFIABLE spousal support award.

LET US HELP YOU

This above is not intended to be legal advice, and is only a brief overview of this area of law. If you have any questions regarding your spousal support matter, contact us today. A seasoned Michigan family lawyer will discuss your legal needs and provide you with information to protecting you and your family for years to come.

There is no charge for your initial phone consultation.

CALL 248-851-7555 FOR A FREE PHONE CONSULTATION

Representing spousal support and family law clients

in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb Counties.

 

Macomb County

  • Armada
  • Armada Twp.
  • Bruce Twp.
  • Centerline
  • Chesterfield Twp.
  • Clinton Twp.
  • Eastpointe
  • Fraser
  • Harrison Twp.
  • Lenox Twp.
  • Macomb Twp.
  • Memphis
  • Mt. Clemens
  • New Baltimore
  • New Haven
  • Ray Twp.
  • Richmond
  • Romeo
  • Roseville
  • St. Clair Shores
  • Sterling Hgts.
  • Shelby Twp.
  • Utica
  • Warren
  • Washington Twp.

Oakland County

  • Auburn Hills
  • Addison Twp.
  • Berkley
  • Beverly Hills
  • Bingham Farms
  • Birmingham
  • Bloomfield
  • Bloomfield Hills
  • Brandon Twp.
  • Clarkston
  • Commerce Twp.
  • Farmington
  • Farmington Hills
  • Ferndale
  • Franklin
  • Groveland Twp.
  • Hazel Park
  • Highland Twp.
  • Holly
  • Holly Twp.
  • Huntington Woods
  • Independence Twp.
  • Keego Harbor
  • Lake Angelus
  • Lake Orion
  • Lathrup Village
  • Lyon Twp.
  • Madison Heights
  • Milford Twp.
  • Novi
  • Novi Twp.
  • Oak Park
  • Oakland Twp.
  • Orchard Lake
  • Orion Twp.
  • Ortonville
  • Oxford
  • Pleasant Ridge
  • Pontiac
  • Rochester
  • Rochester Hills
  • Rose Twp.
  • Royal Oak
  • Royal Oak Twp.
  • Southfield
  • South Lyon
  • Springfield Twp.
  • Sylvan Lake
  • Troy
  • Walled Lake
  • Waterford
  • West Bloomfield
  • White Lake Twp.
  • Wixom
  • Wolverine Lake

Wayne County

  • Allen Park
  • Belleville
  • Brownstown Twp.
  • Canton Twp.
  • Dearborn
  • Dearborn Heights
  • Detroit
  • Ecorse
  • Flat Rock
  • Garden City
  • Gibralter
  • Grosse Isle
  • Grosse Pointe
  • Grosse Pointe Farms
  • Grosse Pointe Park
  • Grosse Pointe Woods
  • Hamtramack
  • Highland Park
  • Huron Twp.
  • Inkster
  • Lincoln Park
  • Livonia
  • Melvindale
  • Northville
  • Northville Twp.
  • Plymouth
  • Plymouth Twp.
  • Redford
  • River Rouge
  • Riverview
  • Rockwood
  • Romulus
  • Southgate
  • Sumpter Twp.
  • Taylor
  • Trenton
  • Van Buren Twp.
  • Wayne
  • Westland
  • Woodhaven
  • Wyandotte

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