S10 Ep33: Can My Ex Pay Themselves Less to Avoid Splitting Income

#ChooseGoldman Sudden drops in income during a legal dispute are viewed as major red flags by Michigan courts. Attorney Akiva Goldman explains how judges use historical data and forensic reviews to identify financial manipulation and ensure support is based on true earning capacity. • Income drops right before or during a divorce case are heavily scrutinized by the court. • Judges compare historical earnings to current claims to detect attempts to hide or lower income. • Forensic financial reviews and audits are used to uncover hidden earnings, especially for business owners. • The court has the power to "impute" income, basing support on what a person is capable of earning. • In 2026, Michigan judges rely on three-year averages to set fair support amounts despite manufactured downturns. 📞 (248) 590-6600 Call/Text 📅 For a Complimentary Phone Case Evaluation: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428 Click here to watch the video: https://youtu.be/OGaqvlZpGTg For more information: https://akivagoldman.com/michigan-family-law-attorney ⬇️ Download Divorce & Custody Survival Guide. Click here: https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/ Learn more in our blog: https://akivagoldman.com/blog/family-law/can-my-ex-pay-themselves-less-to-avoid-splitting-income Visit us at ChooseGoldman.com #Goldmanandassociateslawfirm #ChooseGoldman #ChooseGoldmanLaw #MichiganDivorce #ChildSupport #SpousalSupport #FamilyLaw #LegalAdvice #MichiganLawyer