Alimony in Southfield: how it is calculated
Alimony in Southfield follows Michigan law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Oakland County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Southfield case is actually heard.
Where a Southfield case goes
A divorce filed in Southfield is heard by the Michigan court for Oakland County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Southfield has about 76,874 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
No statutory formula — courts weigh factors (rule-of-thumb estimate shown)
Type
Discretionary (case by case)
Does Southfield have its own rule?
No. MCL 552.23 applies across Michigan, so a case from Southfield is decided by the same numbers as one filed anywhere else in the state. What changes locally is the courthouse, the clerk's procedure and how long the docket takes — not the amount.
What the statute says
MCL 552.23 — Michigan spousal support factors.
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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