In Michigan, alimony is referred to as spousal support. Spousal support is intended to benefit the spouse who has lost his or her financial support due to the breakup of the marriage. Spousal support may be awarded for a term of years or to help fund job training or higher education.
Spousal support is not automatic. To determine whether spousal support is appropriate, the Court considers the following: (1) the past relations and conduct of the parties; (2) the length of the marriage; (3) the ability of the parties to work; (4) the source of and amount of property awarded to the parties; (5) the age of the parties; (6) the ability of the parties to pay alimony; (7) the present situation of the parties; (8) the needs of the parties; (9) the health of the parties; (10) the prior standard of living of the parties and whether either is responsible for the support of others; and (11) general principles of equity.

Our firm can assist you determining whether you are entitled to spousal support or whether you will be required to pay spousal support.