Indiana child custody disputes can be emotionally challenging with both parents concerned about the child’s future. Once the custody determination has been made, it is not necessarily the end of parental discord. There are often instances where one parent has certain...
Family Law
What problems arise in divorce when partners do not earn equal income?
Even for the happiest couples, money and love mix as well as oil and water. A large income disparity between spouses can create problems in a marriage, and perhaps even more serious issues in a divorce. Property division Indiana follows the equitable distribution...
Can child support be ordered for extraordinary education costs?
In Indiana, child support is meant to pay for the child’s needs including education, a safe place to live, proper nutrition and other fundamentals. However, there are other expenses that might arise and could be part of the child support order. Still, it is imperative...
When does child support end in Indiana?
Indiana parents who share a child but have ended their relationship will undoubtedly be concerned about child support. This can be a contentious issue that leads to strife between them even if they are on relatively cordial terms. If the split was acrimonious, this is...
Assets that are easily hidden during divorce
When spouses divorce, it is important to know about all of the assets and liabilities of each spouse so that marital property can be properly distributed. However, spouses sometimes hide assets so it is difficult for the other spouse(s) to learn about such assets and...
How can collaborative law help with my divorce?
Collaborative law divorce can be a benefit to both divorcing spouses and their children and families. Overall, the collaborative law process can be more peaceful and can also provide a number of practical benefits as well, that divorcing couples should understand....
How Much Does Divorce Cost?
Divorce has a reputation of being very costly to all parties involved. Between paying for the right attorney to court fees, the price can be quite high. But there is some mystery surrounding the actual cost of a divorce. Many people may not know how expensive this...
Separate bank accounts are no protection in divorce
More Indiana married couples are keeping separate finances, including their own bank accounts. There is a common perception that this would be enough to protect a spouse in the event of a divorce. However, the laws governing property division state that all assets...
A divorce can have a negative impact on teens
In an Indiana divorce, the disproportionate effect will fall on teenagers. They tend to struggle the most with the emotional issues surrounding the split. Up to 25% of teens can experience significant problems when their parents divorce. Thus, it is important to...
Maintaining normalcy for the children in the divorce
One of the primary considerations for Indiana parents is how to keep the divorce from devastating the children. It is natural that there will be some impact on the children as they cannot be completely sheltered from what is happening. However, the steps that the...