Stock options can be worth thousands of dollars, but what if you cannot access them yet? If you or your spouse receives stock-based compensation, divorce can raise questions about its treatment in the marital estate. The answer may depend on whether the benefit has...
Family Law
What happens if your spouse won’t sign divorce papers?
Sometimes, one person of a couple just doesn’t want to admit the marriage is over. Other times, they don’t want to lose control. Either way, it isn’t uncommon for one spouse to resist a divorce by refusing to participate. What happens if your spouse refuses to sign...
Why does summer raise the odds of a custody dispute?
Summertime is supposed to be “fun time” for the whole family – but the moment school lets out, divorced or separated parents can find themselves embroiled in new custody conflicts. Even parents who are normally cooperative during the rest of the year can end up...
A guide to rehabilitative spousal maintenance in a divorce
If you paused your schooling or career to focus on your marriage and children, divorce can take a heavy emotional and financial toll. It is natural to worry about how you will support yourself in this transition. Fortunately, Indiana family courts can bridge the gap...
Can your ex-spouse claim your inheritance after divorce?
Divorce often brings emotional and financial uncertainty. If you are going through a divorce and have received or expect to receive an inheritance, you might wonder how divorce could affect property division after the marriage ends. Most people often assume...
Factors courts consider in a parenting plan
The wellbeing of the children is the first priority in any child custody issue. For example, when creating a parenting plan, the court must put the best interests of the child first. Key considerations with a parenting time agreement There are myriad factors that come...
Self-employment, rent and royalties affect child support
Finances are fundamental to an Indiana divorce. They impact property division, spousal maintenance, child support and more. While all aspects are considered when the court makes its determination, the welfare of the children is always top priority. The courts...
Know your options for parental relocation
One common problem that can spark dispute in Indiana family law involves a custodial parent wants to relocate with the child. Indiana law has specific requirements in place regarding a proposed relocation. First, a parent who is subject to a custody order and who...
When business owners divorce in Indiana
Dividing property in divorce is never easy, but dividing some types of property make the process more complicated than others. Dividing a business can be particularly challenging. Is your business part of your marital property? If you or your spouse owns a business,...
Can a judge reject a negotiated divorce settlement in Indiana?
When an Indiana couple gets a divorce, it can save them time, money and stress if they can come to a negotiated settlement of the lingering issues. That includes property division, child custody, child support, relocation, and spousal maintenance. The law allows and...
