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Jul 19 The Seven Rules of Alimony Deduction

Sometimes the IRS allows a deduction for alimony payments. It is granted in part because the recipient is taxed on alimony. The ...

Jul 18 What if I do not want to divorce, for religious or other reasons?

Michigan Separate Maintenance What if I do not want to divorce, for religious or other reasons? Michigan permits an action for ...

Jul 18 What is considered "separate property" in a Michigan divorce?

In any divorce action that goes to trial, the court must divide marital property between the parties. To do so, it must first ...

Jul 18 Michigan Child Support Guidelines

Children are legally entitled to support from their natural parents or adoptive parents. The amount that a parent pays or receives ...

Jul 18 National Child Support Enforcement Program

Background The timely receipt of child support is critical for millions of Michigan families. The nation's Child Support ...

Jul 18 What Factors Does The Court Look At When Deciding Child Custody?

What is in the "best interests of the child?" The Child Custody Act provides that custody of a child is to be determined by the ...