This is a generic Affidavit to accompany a Motion to amend or strike alimony provisions of a divorce decree because of cohabitation by dependent spouse. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
Spousal Support Conditions In Michigan
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In Michigan, the court evaluates various factors such as each party's income, age, health, and the duration of the marriage to determine the necessity, amount, and duration of spousal support.
Alimony law in the Michigan statutes does not give an amount of time in Michigan to be married to get alimony. The court does take the length of the marriage, along with other factors, when determining spousal support. A party is more likely to be awarded permanent support for long-term marriages.
There are many considered factors, but the primary factors used to determine spousal support is income and earning capacity. The Court looks at the present income as well as separate property available to the supported party.
The longer the marriage, the more likely the judge is to award spousal support. This is most important if one spouse doesn't have a career or job skills. Whether each party can work. The judge is more likely to award spousal support to a person who can't work or is unlikely to find work.
In instances of divorce after 10 years of marriage in Michigan, an ex-spouse has the right to claim up to half of the other's workers' compensation benefits, Social Security benefits, and military pension benefits.