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What is Child Support?

Child Support is the established periodic payments made by a parent for the financial benefit of a child or children following the end of the realtionship bewtween the parents, typically following divorce.

How is the Amount of Child Support determined?

In the State of Michigan, the amount of child support awarded is determined by a specific formula. The Friend of the Court (FOC) determines the amount to be paid. This formula requires that a shared economic formula should be used to calculate the amount to be paid.  Sometime there maybe exceptions from this formula, however,  it is basically based upon specific factors, including:

1- The combined gross incomes of both parents, with adjustments for prior support and support of subsequent familie
2- The number of children in each parent's home
3- Health care, childcare, and other expenses
4- Parenting time schedule (allocation)
5- Special needs of children may be considered

**It is important to note that Child Supports may be modified up or down depending on the changes of either parents situations.

 

Let Dennis Woods help you with the following for Child Support:

  • Initial Filings
  • Modifications
  • Enforcement

 

What is Spousal Support (Alimony)?

Spousal Support is the legal obligation to provide financial support to one spouse to the other spouse after divorce or martial separation.

How is Spousal Support determined?

In the State of Michigan the court may award  alimony when it considers such to be just and reasonable.  The court considers such factors as:

  • Ability to pay
  • The character and situation of the parties
  • The past relations and conduct of the parties
  • Marriage length
  • Spouses' ability to work
  • The ages, needs, and health of each spouse

Typically, most spousal support is ordered for a specific length of time. Support may continue indefinitely, or end when a specific event happens, such as remarriage.

 

Dennis Woods will fight for your rights when it comes to support cases. Mr. Woods' aggressive approach and experience can help get you what you deserve.

Attorney Dennis Woods represents clients in Wayne County, Oakland County and Macomb County Courts. Do you have a case in the Greater Metro Detroit area? Contact Dennis Woods today at (734) 340-3630 or online using the easy contact form to schedule your first consultation at no charge.
 
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