Macomb County Spousal Support Attorneys

Factors That Influence Spousal Support in Michigan Divorce Cases

Spousal support may be an issue in your case if there are discrepancies in the amount of income each party has or in their ability to be self supporting. Under the Michigan Statutes (Section 552.13), the court may order one of the spouses to pay a certain amount to the other, either on a temporary basis while they re-establish themselves in a career, or on a more permanent basis to ensure that the standard of living enjoyed throughout the marriage is maintained.

At Iafrate & Salassa, P.C., our Macomb County spousal support attorneys act as a strong legal ally on your side in these situations to ensure any orders take into consideration all the details involved in your case. Factors the court will likely consider in awarding spousal support or alimony include:

• The length of the marriage;
• The age and overall health of each spouse;
• Current and projected future earnings
• The contributions each made to the marriage and in accumulating assets;
• Any career or educational sacrifices either made in support of the other or in providing for children of the marriage;
• Any existing agreements concerning the division of property or assets in the divorce;
• Any marital misconduct that occurred during the marriage.

Potential tax implications are another important consideration. Under Internal Revenue Service guidelines, spousal support is considered income. The person paying alimony would be entitled to write it off on their taxes, while the receiving party could be facing hefty tax debts.  

Our Michigan Spousal Support Attorneys Protect You

Decisions regarding spousal support have the potential to impact your financial security, now and in the years to come. To ensure your legal rights are protected, reach out and contact our Macomb County spousal support attorneys. At Iafrate & Salassa, P.C. we have the legal knowledge and expertise needed to help you get what you are entitled as part of your divorce order. Request a request a free consultation to discuss your case and how we can help you today.