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Michigan Child Support | Are Employment Perks Considered Income?

Child Support, Business Expenses

By: Dennis M. Germain, Michigan Family Law Attorney & Counselor at Law Child support is calculated under the Michigan Child Support Formula which currently includes a 30 page manual and 89 page supplement.  One of the most important factors for

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Michigan Child Support; “My Ex Refuses to Work.” Imputation of Income.

Child Support Calculation, Oakland County

By: Dennis M. Germain, Attorney & Counselor at Law As a family law and divorce attorney, I frequently encounter clients and potential clients who state: “My ex refuses to work and I am stuck with an inflated or insufficient child

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Financial Care for a Special Needs Child in Divorce

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By Dennis M. Germain: Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne County, Family Law and Divorce Attorney. Approximately 14-15 percent of children in America have special need conditions (some more restrictive than others).* Some of the most common conditions are ADD/ADHD, down syndrome,

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I’ve been overpaying for child support. May I get that money back?

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By: Dennis M. Germain As a family law attorney, I am frequently faced with the question, “May I receive credit for my overpayment of child support?”  My research tells me that, as a general rule, the answer to that question

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