Flint, Michigan Divorce and Family Law Attorney
A Lawyer With More Than 20 Years of Experience Helping Divorce Clients
It goes without saying that getting divorced in Michigan, or anywhere, is by nature much more complicated than getting married. Whereas a marriage creates a new legal and financial entity in one day (a "marital estate"), the process of untangling the monetary bonds in divorce is much more complex and tedious.
The law office of Charles D. Riley, Attorney at Law, in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is one of few law firms in the area that offers initial consultations to people considering filing for divorce. Call or e-mail to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation meeting with family law attorney Charles D. Riley.
Dissolution of Marriage Is Complex by Nature
A newly married couple normally has some important business to take care of, such as writing a new will, naming each other as beneficiaries on insurance, submitting name change and address changes, and similar easily performed transactions. A divorcing couple, by comparison, has to take one household and estate and make it into two ― which is ultimately much more involved than simply divvying up pots and pans.
Property and Debt Division in Divorce
Divorcing couples must account for all property and debts. When there are minor children of the marriage, they must agree to and adhere to legally binding child custody and child support arrangements. The vast number of decisions to be made can quickly become overwhelming.
The law firm of Charles D. Riley, Attorney at Law, is a valuable source of help and information for people seeking clarity and assistance with divorce-related matters, including:
Spousal Support
In years gone by, spousal support, commonly known as alimony, was almost always awarded to the female party in the divorce proceeding. However, those days are gone and so are automatic awards of spousal support. Additionally, with women’s earnings sometimes exceeding those of the male partners, women are sometimes required to pay support to their ex-husbands. This is commonly referred to as palimony.
If you are facing spousal support obligations that you cannot pay, or if you believe you are entitled to more than you have been awarded, the law firm of Charles D. Riley, Attorney at Law, can assist you.
A Divorce Lawyer You Can Have Confidence In
Charles D. Riley has helped many men and women in Michigan navigate the stormy waters of divorce safely and confidently. He understands the emotional challenges a marital breakup brings to your life.
As you sort out personal issues, it is important to be able to rely on your divorce lawyer to handle the legal and financial matters appropriately. Knowing legal and financial aspects are being handled correctly, in a timely manner, can give you some peace of mind as you move toward finalization of your Michigan divorce.
Contact Charles D. Riley, Attorney at Law, to schedule an Initial consultation with an empathetic, experienced Michigan divorce attorney.
