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When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in Michigan?
A Michigan Court may order one party to pay alimony for the suitable maintenance of the other party. Alimony may be terminated upon the remarriage of the party receiving alimony unless an … more
What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in Michigan?
A divorce case begins when a plaintiff files a complaint with the proper court. The complaint identifies the parties involved in the case and describes the nature of the grievance and the remedy … more
What are Grounds for Divorce in Michigan?
In Michigan, a divorce may be granted if there was a breakdown of the marriage relationship to the extent that the objects of matrimony have been destroyed and there remains no reasonable … more

Calculating Child Support
The factors used to calculate child support payments are set by law. To calculate each parent’s child support obligation the law generally applies each parent’s income, including wages, assets such as stocks and bonds, welfare benefits, etc., and the standard of living of the child before the divorce. In certain cases, however, extraordinary needs of the child may be … more
Termination of Parental Rights
A legal termination of parental rights differs significantly from simply agreeing to not seek custody and/or visitation with a child. While parents are typically free to choose to live apart from or refrain from visiting with their children, they likely have a legal right to do so if they so choose. On the other hand, a legal termination of parental rights permanently prohibits a … more