Alimony & Spousal Support
Grand Rapids Spousal Support Attorney | Krupp Law Offices P.C.
Expert Guidance on Michigan Alimony Laws
When you are facing a divorce and have questions about spousal support in the Grand Rapids area, it is important to have the representation of a good divorce attorney. Krupp Law Offices P.C. has been providing quality divorce representation for over 85 years. We provide "straight talk" and immediate answers to relieve your stress during this complicated process.
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How is Spousal Support Determined?
Michigan law allows a judge to award alimony based on what is "reasonable and just." Per Olson v Olson, the court considers these 14 critical factors:
- Past relations and conduct
- Length of the marriage
- Ability of parties to work
- Source/amount of property awarded
- Age and health of the parties
- Ability to pay alimony
- Present situation and needs
- Prior standard of living
- Support of others
- Contributions to the joint estate
- Fault in causing the divorce
- Effect of cohabitation
- General principles of equity
Types of Alimony
Rehabilitative Alimony: Designed to "bridge the gap" (typically 3-4 years) to allow a spouse to attend college or re-enter the workforce.
Permanent Alimony: Long-term support that typically ends upon death, remarriage, or cohabitation. This is usually a fixed sum paid weekly or monthly.
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Spousal support is gender-neutral in Michigan.
