By David R. Dawson | Published February 28, 2026 | Posted in Spousal Support | Tagged Tags: alimony, divorce, spousal support |
What Is Rehabilitative Alimony and How Is it Determined?
Rehabilitative alimony is a form of spousal support awarded after a divorce in Michigan. Its purpose is to help a lower-earning or financially dependent spouse acquire the education, training or work experience necessary to become self-supporting. Rehabilitative alimony is playing a more prominent role in Michigan divorces as more spouses who paused their careers during Read More
Read MoreHow to Make Your Prenuptial Agreement Virtually Bullet-Proof
Michigan courts recognize the right of individuals to enter into premarital contracts that define the distribution of assets and spousal support in the event of divorce. A prenuptial agreement (“prenup”) is enforceable if it is transparent, voluntary, fair and legally sound. However, courts retain the discretion to intervene if an agreement falls short of the Read More
Read MoreWhat You Need to Show to Modify Spousal Support
In Michigan, spousal support, or alimony, is awarded during a divorce based on the financial circumstances of both parties at the time. However, as life circumstances change, one or both ex-spouses may wish to alter the arrangement. Whether a modification is possible depends on the terms set in the original alimony award and the specific Read More
Read MoreFactors Michigan Courts Use to Determine Spousal Support
Spousal support, the formal name for alimony in Michigan, is court-ordered financial assistance that one spouse pays another after a divorce. It is not meant to be a permanent obligation but rather a stopgap measure to help the recipient spouse become self-sufficient. Courts in Michigan consider several factors when determining the necessity and amount of Read More
Read MoreHow Marital Fault Can Affect Eligibility for Spousal Support
In Michigan, the primary goal behind spousal support — also known as alimony — is to equalize the financial standing of the parties, so that one spouse doesn’t experience a significant diminishment in their quality of life because of the divorce. Spousal support is not an automatic right, and various factors are considered when determining Read More
Read MoreThe Do’s and Don’ts of Prenuptial Agreements in Michigan
Prenuptial agreements, also known as premarital agreements, have gained increasing popularity in recent years as more couples enter marriages with their own financial interests and assets. Prenups allow individuals to outline the terms of property division, spousal support, debt management and other issues, thereby avoiding disputes and uncertainties should the marriage end. However, it’s important Read More
Read MoreWhat’s Involved in Modifying Spousal Support in Michigan?
In Michigan, spousal support — also known as alimony — is often awarded in a divorce to a spouse in need of financial assistance, whether for a short or long term. In general, the more financially dependent that one spouse was on the other during the marriage, the more likely that support will be awarded. Read More
Read MoreDealing With Health Insurance During and After Divorce
If your marriage is coming to an end, you need to make certain your health insurance does not. Married couples often have health insurance through one spouse’s employer. If you are the spouse who relies on the other’s coverage, you’ll need to take action. The ex-spouse and stepchildren are removed from an insurance policy immediately Read More
Read MoreCan Alimony Be Modified After a Divorce?
For individuals considering the possibility of divorce and the likelihood of either paying or receiving alimony payments, one of the most common questions is whether such payments can ever change. Alimony is awarded in a divorce proceeding based on the financial circumstances of the spouses at the time. However, one or both ex-spouses may experience Read More
Read MoreMeeting the Challenges of a High-Net-Worth Divorce
Divorce can be difficult in any circumstances and even more so where a couple has considerable wealth. A high-net-worth divorce — one in which assets of more than $1 million are at stake — presents complex issues relating to property division and spousal support. If you are in this situation, an attorney who is experienced Read More
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