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What is My Non-Working Ex-Spouse Entitled To?

Unemployment remains one of the leading reasons couples get divorced in the United States. It makes no difference whether the unemployment is voluntary or involuntary, either. The chances of divorce increase by 33 percent compared to a couple where the other spouse is employed full-time.  If you’re planning to divorce a non-working spouse, you should understand what it will mean…

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Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Michigan

When spouses in Michigan get divorced, one of the parties may be able to seek spousal support, which is also known as alimony or spousal maintenance. Whether you have questions about your requirement to pay alimony, or you need assistance seeking alimony, one of our Michigan divorce attorneys can speak with you today about your circumstances. Alimony or Spousal Support…

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Can You Modify Alimony in Sterling Heights?

If there is one constant in life, it is change. Even after a divorce is finalized and the couple has gone their own ways, circumstances change and sometimes, those final terms are no longer appropriate. When that is the case, it is possible to modify those terms, but the two spouses cannot do this on their own. Below is some…

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Alimony and Federal Income Tax Deductions Under the TCJA

On January 1st, the tax overhaul law, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), officially went into effect. The passage of this law had a number of important consequences, but one of the most critical involved alimony and how it is calculated for tax deduction purposes. To learn more about this law and how it could affect your…

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Tax Changes Make Some Couples Anxious to Finalize Divorce

  Changes to alimony law which take effect in 2019 prompted some couples to rush to finalize their divorce settlements before the new year since the new tax law will no longer allow the paying spouse to deduct alimony payments from his or her federal taxable income. This means that, if the divorce is finalized after December 31st, 2018, the payer…

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Does Adultery Have an Effect on Divorce in Michigan?

Adultery may be the biggest betrayal to a marriage, and many end up in divorce due to it. After an affair, both people in the marriage end up wounded. However, it is possible to recover from the pain and be happy and healthy again. The first step is to protect yourself and be informed of your obligations and rights during…

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