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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

The Difference Between Marriage and Civil Unions
Much is made in the media about the differences between marriage and civil unions but what exactly are those differences and are they significant? People, presumably, get married because they are in love and seek to make a life time commitment to each other. People enter domestic partnerships for the same presumptive reasons. However, a marriage brings certain legal benefits … more
When and How do Courts Order Spousal Support?
When married couples divorce, courts have the authority to order that one spouse pay the other spouse spousal support. Spousal support, which is also known as alimony or maintenance, is meant to protect a spouse’s standard of living. It is usually provided to spouses who have been out of the workforce during the marriage, who have taken part time jobs during the marriage, or … more