Breaking up with someone you once loved is never an easy thing to do, which makes divorcing your spouse even more challenging. After all, you legally promised to spend the rest of your lives together. However, the reality is that marriages do not always last. Divorce...
Family Law
What are the types of spousal support offered in Indiana?
In many Indiana marriages, the couple chooses to have one spouse stay home with the children or work part-time, while the other spouse works full-time outside of the home. While both spouses are working and contributing to the household, they may not be earning the...
What are the levels of supervised parenting time in Indiana?
Indiana courts consider parenting time a vital cornerstone for children to live fulfilling lives. When both parents remain involved despite legal issues, they create a healthy and secure environment for their child to thrive and develop. Still, there are scenarios...
Prenuptial agreements can save you time and money
A couple in the process of planning their wedding is not likely to be focusing on what will happen if they break up after tying the knot. However, divorce is an unfortunate reality for many Indiana couples, many of whom never thought their marriages would end. Family...
Retirement plans in divorce
When dividing your marital property in a divorce, some things are easier to split than others. One of the more technically challenging types of property to divide in divorce is a retirement account. Many Indiana residents have retirement accounts, either privately or...
Is an uncontested divorce the same thing as a no-fault divorce?
If you're just beginning the divorce process, you may be confused by some of the legal terminology you're coming across. You may wonder what it means for a divorce to be "no-fault" or "uncontested." Do these terms mean the same thing? The answer is no. In this blog...
Ending a marriage through collaborative divorce
While many divorces lead to disagreements between the spouses involved, not all divorces have to be bitter and nasty. The collaborative divorce process is aimed at helping reduce the negative emotions and adversarial nature of divorce litigation. Using mediation and...
Are you arguing with your co-parent?
There’s no question that co-parenting a child is challenging. While you may generally have a respectful and smooth relationship with your co-parent, you are bound to disagree at some point. It can be helpful to know the most common topics co-parents disagree about and...
What does rehabilitative maintenance entail in Indiana?
Finances are one of the primary worries for people as they are getting divorced in Indiana. In a family where only one of the spouses earned a living, the Court may order the the monied spouse to pay spousal maintenance. The spouse who was either a homemaker or...
Does adultery influence an Indiana divorce?
Like all other states in the United States, Indiana allows married couples to file a no-fault divorce by declaring an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Pursuing an at-fault divorce in Indiana is a bit more unique. While many states recognize adultery as one of...