Ann Arbor Child & Spousal Support Lawyers
New child support guidelines in Michigan as of October 2008 reflect the amount of time that a child spends with each parent when parents are separated, divorced or were never married. While we may think that a parent should want to spend time with children regardless of financial consequences, it makes sense to consider all ramifications of child custody arrangements.
Are you interested in seeing a recalculation based on the number of days that your child is in your custody each year? Contact a family law attorney at the law offices of Marrs & Terry, PLLC, to schedule a consultation regarding your child support and child custody arrangements.
Keep in mind that child support guidelines are just that ― guidelines. Family law courts may make exceptions to account for special circumstances such as extraordinary medical expenses for a child or extraordinary hardships of a parent. A lawyer who will take the time to listen to your concerns and who has the knowledge and dedication necessary to advocate effectively on your behalf best serves you.
Is Your Family Due for a Child Support and/or Child Custody Modification?
Changing family circumstances in divorce d families such as the following may mean that a modification in child custody and child support is appropriate:
- One or both parents may have experienced a job change resulting in different incomes and work schedules.
- One or both parents may have developed medical conditions resulting in an inability to work and earn the same level of income as previously.
- A child's needs may have changed with age, as when a teenager gets his or her first part-time job and finds previous child custody orders to pose obstacles to personal growth and development.
When divorce is on the horizon, a natural question of both spouses and their attorneys is whether alimony (spousal support) is in order. Unlike child custody, spousal support is not determined through formulas or rigid calculations. A great many factors may influence a family court as a judge decides whether to order alimony (spousal maintenance or support), including the following:
- The length of the marriage
- The ability of both parties to support themselves
- The needs of a spouse who was dependent on the other in the marriage
- The lifestyle to which the spouses were accustomed during the marriage
- Contributions that a dependent spouse made during the marriage to the career, well-being and family life of the primary wage earner
Whether you believe you deserve spousal support during and after your divorce or wish to contest the premise that you should pay your wife or husband spousal support, you are strongly encouraged to contact the law offices of Marrs & Terry, PLLC, to schedule a consultation. You can call us toll-free at (866) 665-8095 or contact us online.
Spousal support is one area of family law where an attorney's skills, passion and knowledge can make a great difference in your life, perhaps for years to come. Marrs & Terry, PLLC, welcomes your inquiry. We believe that after you talk with us and share your particular concerns, you will be ready to intelligently choose the right lawyer to represent you in your Michigan divorce.
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- Probate Law
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