Laurie Schmitt Family Law

W. Michigan family law specializing in Collaborative Divorce

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Spousal Support and Modification

Spousal support is money that is paid to a spouse which is not intended to be a division of marital property.

Many factors are considered by the court as relevant in determining whether spousal support should be awarded.

These factors are as follows:

  • The past relations and conduct of the parties
  • The length of the marriage
  • The ability of the parties to work
  • The source and amount of property awarded to the parties
  • The age of the parties, the ability of the parties to pay spousal support
  • The present situation of the parties
  • The needs of the parties
  • The health of the parties
  • The prior standard living of the parties
  • Whether either party is responsible for the support of others
  • General principals of equity.
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How much spousal support you will receive and how long it will last is in the discretion of the court. If you are receiving or paying spousal support, and believe a modification is in order because of a increase or decrease of income, the spousal support may require an increase or reduction.

To obtain further information regarding spousal support, please contact Laurie Schmitt, Attorney at Law.

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