Next to child custody and child support, alimony is often one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce. Spousal support is the money that is paid from one spouse to another for maintenance and support. Unless parties come to an agreement on their own, the court will use its discretion on whether spousal support is warranted, and if so, how much and for how long. Spousal support does not follow traditional calculations as child support does. Instead, the court will consider different factors.
Some of the factors a family court judge will consider when deciding whether or not to award spousal support include:
Alimony is determined by looking at the circumstances of both parties and is awarded on a case-by-case basis. This is where a skilled Michigan spousal support attorney can be beneficial to help advocate on your behalf. There are three main types of spousal support awards in Michigan. These are:
If you need assistance with getting spousal support or you are being pressured to pay an unfair amount, you need to retain a Michigan spousal support attorney. Let the skilled team at the Law Offices of Robbins & Licavoli, PLLC be your advocate. Contact our office to schedule a consultation.
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