Delia A. Miller
While there is no such thing as a “legal separation” in Michigan, couples seeking to legally separate yet remain married can do so by filing an Action for Separate Maintenance. An Action for Separate Maintenance is a legally recognized proceeding under Michigan law...
Very often, a potential client will call and ask if he or she really needs to hire an attorney, especially if his or her spouse has already hired one. This question takes a number of forms, depicted below. Uncontested Divorce In an uncontested divorce, you and your...
A minor most often becomes subject to a guardianship when his or her parents are unable to provide care because of death, incapacity, substance abuse issues, or some other reason. There are generally three types of guardianships: Full Guardianship, Limited...
Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful events a person can go through, and while there are many challenges, the financial strain of living on less income can seem daunting. Maintaining two separate households is more expensive than one as the marital...
A recent change in Michigan case law may have a significant effect on the enforceability of prenuptial agreements. Michigan complied laws clearly recognizes prenuptial agreements, stating that “a contract relating to property made between persons in contemplation of...
Paternity needs to be established when a child is born out of wedlock – born to a mother not married to the biological father. When paternity is established, the biological father also becomes the legal father. Paternity can be established through an Affidavit of...