Divorce Financial Obligations Michigan

Summary

In Michigan, alimony is not guaranteed and depends on factors like the length of the marriage and income disparity. Child support does not apply to adult children. Marital property, including a house purchased after marriage and money in separate accounts earned during the marriage, may be divided equally. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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I'm am seeking help with possible divorce. Like will I be financially obligated after we get divorced? He has no income.
What state are you currently residing in, ****? This is important as divorce laws vary by state.
Michigan
In Michigan, alimony is not guaranteed. It depends on factors like length of marriage, income disparity, and ability to work. Do you have children together?
Yes but they are all adults.
In Michigan, child support doesn't apply for adult children. Alimony may still be a factor. Is there anything else I can assist you with, ****?
The house is only in my name can he end up with it?
In a divorce, Michigan courts generally divide marital property equally. Is the house purchased after marriage or is it pre-marital property?
After
In Michigan, if the house was purchased after marriage, it's considered marital property and may be divided equally. Is there anything else I can assist you with, ****?
Thank you.
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with everything.
I do have one more question. If I have a savings account or checking account that he is not on is he allowed some of the money?
In Michigan, money in separate accounts may still be considered marital property. Was the money in these accounts earned during the marriage?
Yes
In Michigan, if the money in these accounts was earned during the marriage, it's considered marital property and may be divided equally. Is there anything else I can assist you with, ****?
This is why people don't get married anymore lol . Thank you.
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with everything.