As a divorce attorney in Oakland County, Delia A. Miller understands the complexity and emotional difficulty family legal matters broach. Parties who require such assistance trust that she navigates the labyrinth of court procedures and guidelines with the best possible outcome for her clients.
Delia has completed rigorous training and is equipped with a wealth of experience to negotiate this difficult time. Before beginning her own practice, she dedicated much of her career to the Family Division at Oakland County Circuit Court serving directly the Honorable Lisa Gorcyca.
Her time there furnished her with a unique basis for approaching family law matters, interpreting cases through the judge's point of view with a solid understanding of courtroom procedures. As a married mother of two children, she realizes first hand how fragile and important family matters can be.
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divorce attorney in Oakland County and understands that the significance of the state of Michigan's adoption of the “no fault” concept of divorce, meaning if one party desires a divorce, then both entities receive a divorce, though fault may influence the spousal support, division of property and parenting time.
Delia explains the law to her clients, providing them with the best strategy for their case, helping them navigate to as much of an amicable resolution as possible. Moreover, Delia handles all components of a divorce proceeding, including summons, filing fee, complaint, verified statement, mediation and arbitration.
Her expertise reaches into issues of child custody as well as this tends to be the most sensitive and emotional component of a divorce. Delia strives to accomplish what is in the best interest of the child or children at risk. She provides advice and support to parents on how to maintain their integrity and role as parents through this arduous time.
She helps clients resolve issues of physical and legal custody. Physical custody encompasses the everyday care of the child or children, namely where they reside. Legal custody outlines the welfare and well-being of the child or children in terms of education, religious and medical matters.
Following divorce, another issue that Delia specializes in is that of child support. She ensures that parents uphold their responsibility to support their children financially. She sees that this component of the process does not serve to punish a parent, rather to ensure the well-being of the child or children involved.
Child support amounts are determined by both the needs of the children and the parent's ability to provide. Using the Michigan Child Support Formula, the amount owed is determined. The three fixed components of the equation include the income of both parents, number of children and the amount of overnight stays the children have with each guardian. This amount may be influenced if the child has special needs, is provided property in lieu of traditional support or has exceptional education expenditures.
In addition to these matters, Delia provides insight and help with parenting time, spousal support and property division.
Delia knows that family legal matters are delicate and trying. She offers her clients compassion, empathy and strong counsel in resolving difficult matters in an expedient and sensitive fashion.
The law office of Delia A. Miller is located at 39 S. Main Street in downtown Clarkston, MI, to right. Parking accommodations are available on the street and in the lot in the rear of the building. To arrange a free consultation, please contact Delia at (248) 894-4273.
