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  1. #1
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    Default When is Alimony Awarded

    My question involves marriage law for the State of: Michigan

    I have been married for 17yrs. many of those years my wife refused to work, but I did. we have lived apart since december 2012 I will be seeking a divorce soon, my question is, she is healthy, has no reason why she cant work, both children are of age, I still support my 18yr old son who resides with me. I also have a daughter in college that I pay tuition for monthly. I have gotten no help from my with wife with any of this. I was told I would have to pay her alimony in excess of 50% of my weekly earnings if I divorce her while she's unemployed! I need to find out if this is true for my state before I go through with this and I won't be able to pay for my childs education or even my own bills,etc

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    Default Re: When is Alimony Awarded

    Quote Quoting Glen1
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    My question involves marriage law for the State of: Michigan

    I have been married for 17yrs. many of those years my wife refused to work, but I did. we have lived apart since december 2012 I will be seeking a divorce soon, my question is, she is healthy, has no reason why she cant work, both children are of age, I still support my 18yr old son who resides with me. I also have a daughter in college that I pay tuition for monthly. I have gotten no help from my with wife with any of this. I was told I would have to pay her alimony in excess of 50% of my weekly earnings if I divorce her while she's unemployed! I need to find out if this is true for my state before I go through with this and I won't be able to pay for my childs education or even my own bills,etc
    Who specifically told you that?

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    Default Re: When is Alimony Awarded

    When, if ever, during your marriage did your wife work? What work has she done since you separated? How old is she?

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    Default Re: When is Alimony Awarded

    This is a not for profit self help site that explains MI law very well. It outlines the variables that will come into play.

    http://michiganlegalhelp.org/self-he...-in-my-divorce

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