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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

Do I Need a Lawyer to Establish or Enforce a Child Support Order?
Every state has child support agencies that are set up to help you establish and enforce a child support order. By filling out a short application and submitting a copy of your support order, if one already exists, you easily can enlist the help of your local child support office. These offices offer free child support services to people who receive public assistance, such as … more
What is the Difference Between a Same-Sex Marriage, a Domestic Partnership, and a Civil Union?
Under current law, same-sex marriages are legal in three states – Iowa, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Vermont has also approved same-sex marriages and they will become legal on September 1, 2009. Same-sex marriages were legal for about five months in California, but now are not legal; of course, this development leaves many questions as to the status of the marriages that … more