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How does the length of the marriage affect spousal support?
Asked on May 25th, 2015 on Divorce - Michigan
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How does the length of the marriage affect spousal support? I am wondering about my retirement and property from a marriage that lasted 3 years.
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The length of the marriage is one of about a dozen factors which a court must consider when awarding spousal support: the longer the marriage the more likely that the requesting spouse is entitled to support. A three-year marriage is regarded by nearly all courts as a 'short' marriage. The requesting spouse would have to make an awfully strong case for maintenance to get any. Find a good marital lawyer. Good Luck.
Answered on May 26th, 2015 at 3:54 PM
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The length of the marriage is one of the considerations in determining spousal support. Retirement and other property accumulated during the marriage has only a small bearing on the determination of spousal support while the divorce is pending. Anything earned/acquired during the marriage (including retirement since that is earnings in another form) is community property and will be divided.
Answered on May 26th, 2015 at 2:31 PM
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In Kansas, the length of the marriage can affect the duration of maintenance a spouse may expect to pay or receive. Some Kansas counties have general Guidelines that attorneys can use to advise their clients. Shorter marriages may prompt little or no spousal maintenance. Remember that spousal maintenance is never a guarantee; the trial judge will always look at the parties' respective financial needs and ability to pay. Consult an experienced family law attorney in your area. We are here to help.
Answered on May 26th, 2015 at 1:51 PM
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It depends on the circumstances, but with the exception of very long term marriages (20+ years), a good rule of thumb for an alimony duration is about ? the length of the marriage. There are no rules about this or guidelines like there are with child support, however, so it does depend on the circumstances with each individual case. Also, the retirement and property are not part of spousal support. Those items are part of equitable distribution and that is separate from support issues.
Answered on May 26th, 2015 at 12:15 PM
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the longer the marriage the more likely spousal support will be awarded in Michigan unless there have been substantial changes in circumstances a marriage that lasts 3 years should not give spousal support.
Answered on May 26th, 2015 at 8:25 AM
The longer the marriage the longer and higher the spousal support. Your 3 year marriage is considered a short term marriage and spousal support, if any, will be limited in amount and time. Good luck.
Answered on May 26th, 2015 at 8:00 AM
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This question is too complicated to answer here, you really need an attorney for one-on-one advice.
Answered on May 26th, 2015 at 7:15 AM
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In NC, there are several factors that affect spousal support but the general rule is - the longer you are married, the more likely it is you may be required to pay spousal support and usually the amounts are larger the longer you are married.
Answered on May 26th, 2015 at 7:13 AM
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Generally spousal support is to terminate after 1/2 of the length of marriage before separation. Beyond that, your situation is too abstract to address.
Answered on May 25th, 2015 at 11:38 PM
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That is generally considered a shirt term marriage and if there is spousal support it would be for a very short period of time.
Answered on May 25th, 2015 at 11:30 PM
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A three year marriage will support very little if any spousal support. Accumulation in pensions and increases in property values during the marriage are property and generally divisible. See an attorney.
Answered on May 25th, 2015 at 8:02 PM