What are the Different Types of Child Custody?
Written By: Brandy Miller | December 28, 2016 | No Comments
The end of a relationship is a difficult experience for everyone involved. It can be even more stressful if you have children together and must therefore determine custody moving forward. As there are specific procedures and rules in custody actions it can be helpful to seek advice from law experts in the field of child…
Alternatives to Divorce Mediation
Written By: Brandy Miller | December 15, 2016 | No Comments
What is a Mediated Divorce? Mediated divorce is a popular option because it promises to reduce some of the animosity of many divorces. Here’s how a Mediated Divorce works… You and your spouse meet with a Mediator to develop a plan to present to the court regarding matters such as… alimony; support; division of assets;…
Are Prenups Only for Wealthy People?
Written By: Brandy Miller | December 1, 2016 | No Comments
Prenuptial agreements are agreements entered into before a marriage outline how assets, income and other financial responsibilities will be handled in the event of a divorce. We constantly hear about the multi-million dollar prenuptial agreements of celebrities and wealthy people. Prenups are definitely necessary to protect them and their sizable assets. However, this may give…
Are There Dangers With Liquidation and Asset Trading in Divorce Proceedings?
Written By: Brandy Miller | November 1, 2016 | No Comments
When a couple marries in Berks County or the Reading region, or any region in Pennsylvania, the assets they gather during marriage are considered part of marital assets. If the couple then divorces, their financial lives need to be separated. In cases where a couple shares a bank account, pension, retirement fund, home and other…
Will My Credit Be Affected by My Divorce?
Written By: Brandy Miller | October 15, 2016 | No Comments
Getting a divorce will not affect your credit rating directly. However, many couples who are choosing to end a marriage do find their credit scores are affected by misunderstandings or by specific behaviors during a divorce. To understand how divorce could impact your credit rating, it is important to understand what a credit rating is.…
What to Ask for in Divorce Settlement Negotiations
Written By: Brandy Miller | October 1, 2016 | No Comments
Divorce settlement negotiations are intended to ensure common assets and finances are divided equitably and to ensure both parties in the relationship are provided for. Unfortunately, at Miller Law Group, we’ve noticed many individuals aren’t sure what they can ask for in divorce settlements. The reality is you can ask for several things in a…
How to Handle Your Finances During a Divorce
Written By: Brandy Miller | September 15, 2016 | No Comments
Divorce has an immediate and significant financial impact on both parties in the relationship. During the course of the marriage, a couple’s financial lives become intertwined. You generally file taxes together, name each other as beneficiaries on your accounts, have joint checking accounts, have bills to pay and so forth. You may have been planning…
Primary Reasons for Couples Getting a Divorce
Written By: Brandy Miller | September 1, 2016 | No Comments
In the United States, up to 50% of first marriages and about 60% of second marriages will end in a dissolution of marriage. Each relationship is unique, and there are a range of reasons why relationships don’t work out, but the most common reasons for divorce include: Lack of commitment. In at least one survey,…
Why Prenuptial Agreements Are Not Just for the Wealthy
Written By: Brandy Miller | August 15, 2016 | No Comments
When celebrities and billionaires divorce, their prenuptial agreements and the terms of their alimony and child support orders are often news headlines. In many cases, the wealthy have prenuptial agreements, and their divorces are worth millions of dollars. If you never expect to see this amount of money in your life, do you still need…
Dealing With Child Support Evaders Who Work as Contractors
Written By: Brandy Miller | August 1, 2016 | No Comments
When a parent is ordered to pay child support, they are required to do so by law. Even declaring bankruptcy will not eliminate this obligation. Child support is intended to help pay for a child’s needs and to ensure your child has the best future possible, no matter what has happened to the parents’ relationship.…