Delia A. Miller
When couples are going through a divorce, they may assume that they will be required to go to court to resolve disagreements. While that may be true in some situations, there is an opportunity for them to participate in alternative dispute resolution. There are two...
Divorce can be a stressful and emotionally fraught process. The thought of airing your marital grievances to a judge may not be all that appealing either. That’s one reason why most divorce cases end in settlement before they ever get to the litigation phase. That’s...
In a Michigan divorce, property division often arises as a topic for dispute. In the past, that has meant people were deciding how to split financial accounts, real estate, automobiles, collectibles, a business and more. While these are still part of a great many...
Many couples in Michigan believe that signing a prenuptial agreement is a smart move. Most experienced divorce lawyers agree that prenuptial agreements can actually strengthen a marriage by resolving thorny problems of property division, spousal support and child...
Beyond the emotional upheaval that comes with divorce, there are financial costs, both during the proceeding and with projected lifestyle changes post-divorce. Whether it is uncontested or ends up in court, legal services can be expensive. The average cost of a...
In Michigan family law cases, one of the common sources of discord is child custody. The parents might have certain goals in the case and this can lead to a contentious back and forth. Even in cases where the sides are relatively friendly, there might be issues that...
In every Michigan divorce, the spouses must disclose all their assets and debts, determine what is marital property and what is separate property, and then divide the marital property according to state law. Generally speaking, the more complex the marital property,...
Much like no two marriages are alike, no two divorces are the same. Couples part ways for many reasons, and based on these reasons, spouses in Michigan and elsewhere may find it more beneficial to move forward with a certain type of divorce. Whether it is because they...
Child custody is an important family law topic that can be related to Michigan divorces or separate issues between unmarried parents. When the custody of a child is in question, Oakland parents may be confused to learn that child custody involves more than one type of...
During a divorce, emotions run high, and it can be difficult to get a clear picture of what life will be like once it’s over. Beyond the unpleasant points of contention that can boil to the surface during a divorce proceeding, it is important to see past settling old...