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Delia A. Miller, PLLC | Family Law Attorney

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Delia A. Miller

Protecting Your Financial Future And Your Parental Rights

Strong Representation From A Bloomfield Hills Divorce Attorney

Divorce can be a very daunting process. Decisions about property, finances, children and support can affect your life for years to come. An experienced family law attorney can explain the law, provide guidance based on your situation and help you understand your options.

Delia A. Miller, PLLC, is a boutique family law practice serving Bloomfield Hills and Oakland County. With nearly 15 years of experience, attorney Delia A. Miller dedicates her practice exclusively to family law and provides personalized attention and compassionate guidance to each client. Her selection to the Super Lawyers list recognizes her work as a family law attorney, while her direct involvement means clients work with the lawyer handling their case.

What You Should Know About No-Fault Divorce in Michigan

Michigan follows a “no-fault” concept of divorce. If either spouse wants a divorce, the court can grant the divorce without requiring that spouse to prove wrongdoing by the other. However, a spouse’s conduct may still affect certain issues, including property division, parenting time and spousal support. For example, a spouse who hides marital assets may affect how the court divides property. Infidelity may also influence certain financial or parenting decisions.

Michigan law establishes waiting periods before a court can finalize a divorce. Couples with minor children generally must wait six months from the filing date, although a court may grant a divorce sooner under certain circumstances. Couples without minor children must wait 60 days.

Addressing Your Needs During Divorce

No two divorces are the same, but all have some common elements. Depending on the circumstances, the divorce process may involve several steps and legal issues:

  • Starting the divorce: To file for divorce, you must submit a summons, complaint and filing fee, along with a verified statement if you request child support or spousal support.
  • Securing temporary support and protecting your assets: Ex parte orders and motions for temporary relief may address immediate concerns while the divorce is pending.
  • Understanding complex financial interests: If a divorce involves a business or other complex financial assets, the parties may need a business valuation or forensic accounting.
  • Resolving disputes outside of court: Mediation and arbitration may provide alternatives to resolving every issue through litigation.

These steps address immediate concerns while you work toward resolving the larger issues in your divorce.

Protecting Your Parental Rights In An Oakland County Divorce

When children are involved, custody and parenting time can become some of the most important issues in a divorce. Parents may also need to address child support and develop arrangements that provide stability for their children. Attorney Delia A. Miller can help clients understand their options regarding custody matters and parenting time schedules while working toward practical arrangements for their families.

Resolving Your Divorce

Divorce can be a very daunting process, and attorney Miller helps clients understand the law, evaluate their options and make decisions based on their particular circumstances. Most divorce cases settle without ever going to trial, so her first priority is to resolve the issues as efficiently and effectively as possible.

When appropriate, collaborative approaches can provide another path to resolution outside of court. If the parties cannot reach an agreement, Delia A. Miller will advocate strongly for her client in court. Depending on the circumstances, she can also help clients initiate property division and address spousal support.

Begin Preparing For Your Divorce Today

Without an experienced lawyer to help you in your divorce for family law issues, you may wind up with results that leave you with years of regret. Early legal guidance can help you understand your options, prepare for the process and make informed decisions.

Please call her firm at 248-453-9142 or reach out online for more information about how the law office of Delia A. Miller, PLLC, can help you with your divorce.