[Video] What Happens To My Life Insurance Policy In A Divorce In Michigan?

Life insurance is the type of thing that people buy and name their spouse as the beneficiary, and god forbid if they were to die, then their spouse would be entitled to money under the policy. The question is what happens if you have that policy already in place, naming your spouse as the beneficiary and then you get divorced? Do you really want your spouse to collect your life insurance in the environment where the parties are terminating the marriage? Contact us today if you have any questions regarding Divorce in the State of Michigan.

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[Video] What Should I Expect In A Michigan Divorce?

Michigan is a no-fault divorce state which means you don’t need to prove anything to file for a divorce. A person here in Michigan can get a divorce for whatever reason it doesn’t matter. Other fault factors may be relevant when it comes to other factors in the divorce, such as alimony or property distribution. Contact us today if you have any questions regarding Divorce in the State of Michigan.

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[Video] How Do I Handle A Military Divorce In Michigan If My Spouse Is Overseas?

Your rights do not change when it comes down to you coming before the court and asking for a divorce. What complicates matters involves technical matters such as service or military benefits. You should remember that just because your spouse is deployed, doesn’t mean you can’t file for divorce. However the court may have special requirements for how the process can be completed. Contact us today if you have any questions regarding Divorce in the State of Michigan.

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[Video] Can Creditors Come After Me For Debts Involving My Ex In A Michigan Divorce?

You have to understand that every divorce in Michigan has certain goals. Amongst the goals are to divide up assets, but we also have to divide and retire liabilities. The judgment of divorce has to speak to who is going to pay for the liabilities.

The court may order that you pay certain bills and your ex pays another set of bills. If you are both in debt, then they still have the right to pursue the both of you. Contact us today if you have any questions regarding Divorce in the State of Michigan.

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[Video] What Do I Do If I Don’t Trust My Spouse To Disclose All Assets In A Divorce In Michigan?

When both parties are equally involved in the marital assets it makes the entire process easier. However when one person handles the assets and the other has nothing to do with the marital assets, this can sometimes create trust issues. In this situation The court will impose a discovery phase on these divorce cases. This will give the attorney the opportunity to determine what is really in the marital estate without relying on the word of anyone else.

You also have to realize that if one spouse fails to disclose a known asset and it is later discovered, the court can reopen the case and make another allocation of the asset. Contact us today if you have any questions regarding Divorce in the State of Michigan.

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[Video] How Does Discovery Work In A Michigan Divorce?

In a general civil case, there is always a discovery phase which allows the parties to learn about the case. In a divorce case, the discovery phase is usually targeted towards assets or custody issues that will become relevant during the divorce case. The tools used during discovery include depositions, use of subpoenas, requests to produce, among other tools. Contact us today if you have any questions regarding Divorce in the State of Michigan.

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[Video] Why High Net Worth Divorces Are More Complex In Michigan

There is a huge difference between the complexity of a divorce case involving assets and a case with no assets. When there are a lot of assets where there may be pension plans, multiple homes, or property where it is hard to determine the true value.

There may be assets that even have a fluctuating evaluation which can make it difficult when it comes to the division of these assets. When we divide assets, oftentimes there are assets whose value is a matter of dispute which can present challenges. Contact us today if you have any questions regarding Divorce in the State of Michigan.

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[Video] How Do I Protect My Business In A Michigan Divorce?

If the business was owned by the husband and wife and the parties intend to continue the business as their sources of income, then they may be able to work out alternating schedules. The problem becomes when you have a business with perhaps multiple partners and when it needs to be distrusted properly. Each case is fact specific and case by case analysis needs to be done to determine how to address all of the issues. Contact us today ifyou have any questions regarding Divorce in the State of Michigan.

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[Video] Can I Get Custody Of My Stepchildren In Michigan?

You need to be aware though you may be very close and have a significant bond with the children of your spouse, in the event of a divorce, your spouse will get custody of the children and you will not. You are not going to get custody of your stepchildren. There may be certain circumstances where a person may become guardian of stepchildren. Contact us today if you have any questions regarding Divorce in the State of Michigan.

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How Child Support Affects Spousal Support

How Child Support Affects Spousal Support

In Michigan, child support is intended to cover the necessities such as food, shelter, medical expenses, and other essential needs. Child support is important so that a child can live a full potential life. Paying child support can also help both parents work together while they are separated. In this blog we will be talking about how child support can affect spousal support. 

Spousal Support

Spousal support or alimony is financial support given to a spouse after a divorce to support the other party. In Michigan family court you are likely to see one of three types of payments: permanent (periodic or lump sum), rehabilitative, and reimbursement. Which type you encounter depends on a number of circumstances such as the relative incomes of the spouses as well as the role both played in the household leading up to the divorce. 

Can Child Support Affect Spousal Support?

The short answer is yes. The increase of the recipient’s income and the accompanying expense to the other spouse often results in a decrease in the amount of the other type of support. However, this only applies once. For the sake of fairness, one form of support will be decided based on the income of both spouses (sans support payments) and the other form of support will typically take the payments from the first into account. 

That being said, spousal support payments will never be a direct substitute for child support obligations. All child support payments are presumed to be used on the child, while the spousal support is so your ex can meet her own needs. A longer marriage is a marriage where the court is more likely for the court to consider spousal support. For example a thirty year marriage is going to receive more scrutiny for alimony than a two year marriage would.

How much will I have to pay in alimony/spousal support?

The amount is generally left up to the court’s discretion. The Michigan family court will consider the following factors when determining the amount. 

  • The relationship and conduct of the former spouses 
  • The length of the marriage (a longer marriage might mean one of the spouses has less independent earning power) 
  • The ability of either spouse to work 
  • The type and amount of property that was awarded when the marital property was divided (a generous award might mean less generous support payments) 
  • The paying spouse’s ability to pay. (Family courts typically try to avoid bankrupting people.

Conclusion 

Even if you are paying child support if the court decides you will also be paying spousal support. The court will decide if both spousal support and child support is needed. If you have any more questions, our attorneys at Goldman and Associates Law Firm can answer all your questions and needs about spousal support. 

Our attorneys will give you the outcome that you desire, we understand how important this kind of matter is to you. For more information on Spousal Support in The State of Michigan watch the videos below and check out the Goldman and Associates YouTube channel for more videos on everything relating to law in Michigan. Make sure to give our attorneys a call if you have any questions about spousal support in Michigan.

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