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How is Spousal Support Decided in Michigan?

March 7, 2023// by Jacki Roessler, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®️

Spousal support (also known as alimony or maintenance in other states) is often complex and a gray area in Michigan. Because Michigan doesn’t have written guidelines or a formula for spousal support, its determination can be largely based on the discretion of a judge. However, since the vast majority of divorce cases in Michigan aren’t …

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Episode 84: Understanding Spousal Support with Peter Bissett

October 11, 2021// by Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA®

In this episode, Melissa Joy CDFA® is joined by attorney Peter Bissett, PLC to discuss spousal support. Peter works both in litigation and collaborative law practice, and focuses solely on divorce, custody, and parenting time proceedings. In this episode, Melissa and Peter address the many variables that go into determining spousal support in the divorce …

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