Michigan Divorce Attorneys discuss Alimony in Michigan law.
Section 750.30 of the Michigan Compiled laws and provides:
“Any person who shall commit adultery shall be guilty of a felony; and when the crime is committed between a married woman and a man who is unmarried, the man shall be guilty of adultery, and liable for the same punishment.”
However, the crime is never enforced.
Alimony guidelines in Michigan The purpose of alimony under Michigan divorce law is to provide financial support to a former spouse after divorce. Traditionally, alimony was paid by a husband to a wife however it is now not uncommon for a wife to pay her husband alimony. While some divorce attorneys and divorce client’s argue[…]
Double dipping – paying twice – is it legal? Double dipping is a legal term to describe paying twice for the same thing. When dividing property in a Michigan divorce your divorce attorney tries to maximize or minimize what is marital property depending on the circumstance. The court tries to divide marital property equitably or[…]
Motion practice – Michigan divorce law and family law: For most people a “Motion” is a term from high school physics to describe the process of being moved. In government, a motion is a formal proposal to do something. Under Michigan law a motion is a formal proposal to the court. Our attorneys use motions[…]
Ex Parte Orders and Michigan divorce law: As a Michigan divorce attorney one question I often get asked is what is an Ex Parte order? “Ex Parte” is a Latin legal term meaning “from one party”. Simply put, an Ex Parte order is an order submitted to the court without first having a hearing or[…]
Michigan is both a no-fault divorce and a fault divorce state: Is Michigan a no-fault divorce state or a fault divorce state? The answer is both. Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. Michigan is a no-fault divorce state as it relates to the grounds for divorce. Michigan became a no-fault divorce state in January of[…]
Michigan divorce experts – When do you need expert testimony? Not every divorce case requires expert testimony. However some do. In Michigan divorce cases there are three types of experts employed more than any other, a real estate expert, a valuation expert and a custody evaluator expert. The real estate expert is typically a certified[…]
Macomb County Circuit Court – Family division (Divorce Court): At Findling Law, we have the great privilege of appearing before divorce courts throughout the state of Michigan. One of the most enjoyable courts to practice in is the Macomb County Circuit Court. Why? The Macomb County Divorce Court has experienced and knowledgeable judges that understand[…]
Obamacare The Affordable Care Act and Michigan divorce: According to the University of Michigan, a divorce results in about 115,000 women losing their private health insurance every year. Many rely on the Consolidated Omnibus Business Reconciliation Act (COBRA) to provide relief. If a former spouse is employed by a company that offers health insurance (and[…]
Michigan Divorce Education Series Divorce in Michigan – Alimony and Spousal support: This video Webinar is a comprehensive explanation of Michigan law and strategy covering alimony / spousal support. Key learnings and strategies are discussed. I am hopeful you find it both empowering and educational. A summary of the topics covered is provided below. (run[…]
Understanding Michigan divorce law: When people worry, it is nice when others provide comfort. At Findling Law we provide legal advice through education. It is our hope that these blogs, are brochures, forums and accessability will bring comfort to the person you may be worried about. We have created a series of webinars addressing common[…]
Divorce in Michigan and veterans benefits: There is a myth regarding Michigan Divorce Veteran benefits and disability Veteran benefits. The veteran benefits myth is that Congress clearly intended to protect veterans’ benefits from being awarded to anyone other than the veteran, including children and former spouses. The foundation of the veteran benefit myth likely stems[…]
Alimony, taxes and divorce in Michigan: Addressing potential tax issues in your negotiations can avoid problems in the future. For example, many lawyers believe that alimony payments are always tax-deductible to the person paying and taxable as income to the recipient. This is not the case. In order to qualify for the taxable or tax-deductible[…]
Fault matters and Divorce in Michigan: On June 26, 2012, in Gill vs. Gill, Jr., docket no. 301839, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld an award of approximately 75% of the marital estate to our client. The trial court found the husband significantly at fault for the marital dissolution. Daniel Findling argued at trial that[…]