Michigan Spousal Support Attorney Ensures Your Interests Are Protected
Knowledgeable lawyer helps clients in the Southfield area to achieve fair spousal support decisions
When you and your spouse divorce, there are a number of decisions you need to make that will have a long-term impact on your quality of life. One of the decisions the Michigan courts generally make on behalf of those involved is whether or not one spouse must provide the other with monetary support, which is also known as spousal support or spousal support. At The Law Offices of Barry Fayne, I have extensive experience guiding clients in the Southfield area and throughout Michigan in divorce actions involving spousal support. Whether you are the recipient of support or must pay it, I offer skilled counsel in ensuring a result that protects your financial future.
Committed Michigan counselor looks out for clients' financial security
When determining whether or not spousal support should be granted, how much should be awarded, and how long it should continue, Michigan judges weigh certain factors, including a couple’s length of marriage, their standard of living during the marriage, the relative income of each individual, and the needs of each spouse. Retaining an experienced spousal support attorney can help you convince the court that you need support, increasing the chance that spousal support will be awarded. Alternatively, I can also work to convince the judge that your ex-spouse does not need spousal support or needs less than he or she asked for.
There are four types of spousal support agreements that may be available to you:
- Temporary spousal support. This type of spousal support provides support during the divorce action, which may include attorney fees and relevant litigation costs.
- Rehabilitative spousal support. Rehabilitative spousal support helps a dependent spouse become self-reliant and may end when an ex-spouse has found a job or has completed his or her education.
- Reimbursement spousal support. This type of spousal support is awarded to the spouse who worked to support the family while the other spouse pursued professional training or career development. It may end or the amount paid may decrease once the spouse has been compensated.
- Permanent spousal support. Permanent spousal support is given to a spouse who is seriously ill or who has demonstrated economic need. This agreement can be modified due to changing financial needs or other circumstances.
I work with you to determine what kind of spousal support is the best for your situation.
Committed advocate handles spousal support disputes and revisions
At The Law Offices of Barry Fayne, I represent clients who are seeking spousal support as well as those who will be required to pay it. My clients are often concerned about whether they are required to pay spousal support if their circumstances change. Others come to me if they are not receiving the spousal support payments specified by the agreement. I can help you present evidence to the court as to why the amount you pay should be decreased or request that the court properly enforce the existing spousal support agreement.
Contact an experienced Michigan family law attorney for spousal support assistance
At The Law Offices of Barry Fayne, I am dedicated to working toward a favorable spousal support result for the clients I represent throughout Michigan. Call me at 248-763-6014 or contact me online to schedule a free consultation at my Southfield office.
