Michigan Family Law Blog

This blog is written to generally address the main factors that tend to indicate someone will have to pay alimony if they get divorced in the State of Michigan.

This blog is written to generally address whether cohabitation by an ex-spouse with someone whom they have a romantic relationship is a reason that the courts may reduce or eliminate spousal support.

There is a lot of planning to do for the wedding including the location for the reception, guest lists, seating, etc.  The list can seem endless but one thing that should be on the list that must be done before the wedding is signing a prenuptial agreement.  While this is far more sobering than planning the wedding celebration, it is actually far more important.  This blog is written as a general explanation of prenuptial agreements and their enforceability in Michigan

When it comes to a divorce, everyone faces a significant amount of uncertainty about their future.  People worry about how it will effect the kids, how it will effect their finances and where they will be able to live.  It becomes even more difficult for people to make the decision to file for divorce in times of economic or political uncertainty.  Frankly, if you are considering a divorce, you should meet with an attorney to discuss the issues regardless of the economy or the current political climate.

Many people seem to think that alimony is no longer around in Michigan but that is simply not true.  Alimony is called spousal support and it is alive and well in Michigan.  Very frankly, it is the biggest grey area in family law or divorce.  This blog is written to broadly address the factors the court may consider if a divorce goes to trial and which of those factors come into play most often when determining alimony.

Some people seem to believe that alimony, or spousal support as it is know in Michigan, is a thing of the past.  This is incorrect, alimony is alive and well in Michigan, it must be given very serious consideration when considering a divorce or separation.  One question that I am often asked more...

One of the most difficult aspects to handle in a divorce case is the issue of alimony or "spousal support" as it is called in Michigan.  Alimony is still alive and well in Michigan and if you are the person that is faced with paying alimony, it almost always seems like you are paying too much to someone after you are no longer with them, and if you are the potential recipient of the alimony it often seems like it is not enough to reimburse you for the sacrifices you made for the family and to help you continue to maintain the same standard of living as your ex-spouse.  This blog written to generally address the specific issue of whether bonus income is included when it comes to paying spousal support in Michigan.

There are many issues to consider when you're contemplating a potential divorce or separation.  One thing that comes to mind for many people is what will happen to their health insurance, particularly if they are self-employed or home-makers who have their insurance through their spouse's employe...

Yes, a valid prenuptial agreement is really the only way to protect yourself from alimony or "spousal support" as it is called in Michigan.  I have been practicing family law in Michigan since 1996 and I am divorced myself.  One conclusion I have reached after handling literally thousands of divo...

Layoffs, Strikes, Alimony and Child Support Child support and Alimony in Michigan are typically based upon the income of each person and a variety of other factors.  Currently there are a number of auto workers and health care workers that are on strike and many that have been temporarily laid o...