What Happens if a Child Support Payer Is Underemployed?

By David R. Dawson | Published March 15, 2026 | Posted in Family Law | Tagged Tags: child support, impute income |

Child support obligations in Michigan are grounded not just in what a parent currently earns, but in what they are reasonably able to earn. The law recognizes that children are entitled to ongoing support, regardless of the paying parent’s present employment status. There are court remedies available when a parent who owes child support is Read More

Factors to Be Considered in Awarding Spousal Support in Michigan

By David R. Dawson | Published February 15, 2021 | Posted in Divorce, Family Law | Tagged Tags: alimony, alimony duration, court, impute income, spousal support |

Under Michigan law, courts decide whether to award spousal support and how much to award based on a number of factors. The primary goal behind spousal support — also known as alimony — is to equalize the lifestyles of the parties, making sure that one spouse doesn’t experience a significant diminishment in their quality of Read More

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