Delia A. Miller
Pre- and post-nuptial agreements have never been sexy. Indeed, a lot of reality television revolves around one party wanting one, and the other party hating the idea. Somehow, these legal documents have become a taboo topic. But, it should not because a bit of...
When you are simply surviving an abusive relationship, it can seem like torture, and, in many cases, it would qualify. When you leave, your life will get better immediately because you no longer have to endure such treatment at the hands of another. However, what...
Divorce is rarely straightforward, but sometimes the division of marital property is simple. Take a joint savings account, for example: the balance is readily observable, and easily divided and split between two parties. On the other hand, some assets, like fine art...
After the U.S. Supreme Court mandated that states allow same-sex marriage, the natural extension was that this mandate also applied to same-sex divorce. Of course, in practice, just because the Supreme Court states something is so does not mean that states immediately...
A small business owner in Oakland County who is facing divorce or separation might be very worried about the future of their organization. In addition to the financial fallout, if the business has been in the person’s family for a long time, there may be some concerns...
Alimony is an important factor in many Detroit-area divorces. Once your divorce is finalized, and you have an order for alimony, you are likely to feel very relieved, happy that the process is over, and ready to move on with your life. You count on your alimony...
Dividing assets can be one of the most difficult issues in any Michigan divorce, but it can become especially contentious if the couple owns very valuable assets. If some of the assets have been owned by one spouse or the other for a very long time, the value of the...
In a Michigan family law case, child support is critically important. Many people, however, are not fully aware of what it is meant to cover. Naturally, it should provide them with a safe place to live, adequate food, school supplies, clothes and other fundamentals....
It may seem odd to be thinking about divorce now when you are still dating. However, the best time to think about divorce is actually before the honeymoon phase begins. It starts with the very first date. What can I learn on the first date? Many people think that the...
Trying to find the right child custody arrangement as part of a divorce case or even among parents who were never married can oftentimes be the most difficult part of family law cases in Michigan. For starters, every parent wants what is best for their children. The...