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4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 54 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Woodington v. Shokoohi.

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1 Woodington v. Shokoohi Anchor
michctapp · 2010
green “an abuse of discretion occurs when the trial court's decision falls outside the range of reasonable and principled outcomes.” 26
2 Loutts v. Loutts
michctapp · 2012
green “the primary purpose of spousal support is to balance the parties' incomes and needs so that neither party will be impoverished, and spousal support must be based on what is just and reasonable considering the circumstances of the case.” 14
3 Loutts v. Loutts
michctapp · 2012
green “spousal support does not follow a strict formula.” 12
4 Rickner v. Frederick
mich · 1999
green “is that the legislature intends, in cases in which alimony is initially ordered, that the court retain the power to make necessary modifications in appropriate circumstances.” 2

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