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…
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.…
How Are Child Custody Cases Decided in Pennsylvania?
Written By: Brandy Miller | July 1, 2016 | No Comments
Child custody cases are decided in Pennsylvania, above all, on the premise that the courts act in the best interests of the child or children involved. Usually, child custody cases begin with a petition for child custody. These petitions can occur as part of the divorce, as part of child support petitions or separately. Once…
Pennsylvania Ruling About Stepfathers and Child Support
Written By: Brandy Miller | June 15, 2016 | No Comments
What role do stepfathers play in a child’s life after divorce? Are they required to pay child support? In cases where the stepfather has adopted the child, it’s clear that the stepfather must support adopted stepchildren. In cases where the stepfather chose not to adopt, though, the law has been murkier. However, the Pennsylvania Supreme…
What Are Grandparent Visitation Laws in PA?
Written By: Brandy Miller | June 1, 2016 | No Comments
Grandparents play a key role in grandchildren’s lives. They can share knowledge and family history with their grandchildren, and in many cases, grandparents provide the unconditional love and support children crave. While in many cases parents are eager to foster good relationships between grandparents and grandchildren, this is not always the case. In Pennsylvania, in…