Spousal Support is alive and well in the state of Michigan.  However, it is hardly ever a foregone conclusion that spousal support will be awarded in a particular case.  In negotiating a settlement, spousal support always comes down to amount and duration of the support.  That is, how much will you agree to and for how long a period.  In addition, there are many different ways to structure a support award to provide you with maximum financial flexibility.  

In the event that the judge assigned to your case must determine spousal support, you need an attorney advising you who knows what a particular judge is likely to do given the set of facts presented to him or her.  We can provide you with the information you need to make an informed cost/benefit decision when presented with a settlement offer.  You will literally be able to consider the amount of support being requested and compare it with all the variables present when rolling the dice with the court.  How can you decide if a trial is in your best interests if you don't have hard numbers forecasting the potential expense  against the proposed support amount?