Tag: Michigan divorce attorney consultation
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Do You Have to Leave the Marital Home When You File for Divorce in Michigan?
Filing for divorce in Michigan, whether in Lansing, Eaton County, Jackson County, Clinton County, or Ionia County, does not automatically mean you have to move out of your home. Under Michigan law, both spouses have equal rights to the marital residence until a court orders otherwise. This means you can generally remain in the home…
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Can Spousal Support Be Modified After Retirement in Michigan?
Divorce settlements in Michigan often include spousal support (alimony), but what happens when the paying spouse reaches retirement age? Retirement typically brings a significant reduction in income, which raises the question of how this affects the spousal support obligation. Michigan Law on Spousal Support Modification Michigan law allows a court to “revise and alter” an…