In a divorce, individuals are supposed to be scrupulously honest about their finances for the purposes of property division. However, in some cases, people in Indiana who are going through a divorce may try to hide assets. This can be done on a large scale, as is the...
Family Law
Why you should stay away from social media during divorce
Social media often displays the highlight reels of courtship these days. Sites like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter can make any marriage look heavenly. But often, those platforms typically only show the happy times, which may not outweigh the constant...
The importance of being nice during divorce proceedings
Ending a marriage can have a significant emotional impact on an individual. In some cases, even those who are usually stoic in stressful situations might say or do things that are out of character. However, it is important for those in Indiana and throughout the...
“Gray divorce” becomes a more common choice
In Indiana and across the country, the overall divorce rate has been declining for over 20 years. The opposite, however, is true for Americans over the age of 50. Between 1990 and 2010, the divorce rate for this sector doubled, and this trend shows no sign of...
Divorcing without unnecessarily traumatizing the children
The end of a marriage can have a significant emotional impact on both a parent and a child. However, it is a parent's responsibility to ensure that a son or daughter is able to adjust to his or her new reality. Ideally, Indiana residents and others who have ended...
Post-divorce parenting plans
Many divorced parents in Indiana are concerned about maintaining relationships with their kids. However, divorce doesn't have to destroy the bonds between children and their parents. Parenting plans offer a way for exes to work together and ensure that each household...
Hidden assets can negatively impact property division
When you go through a divorce, your financial interests are at stake. You understand that it is important to secure terms that allow you to have a strong and prosperous future, and this is contingent on a reasonable property division order. However, it's difficult to...
Handling retirement accounts during divorce
Indiana residents who have decided to get divorced will need to divide their assets, including retirement accounts. This can create anxiety, particularly as people worry about their financial stability after retirement. While each case is different, unless there is a...
Positive parenting no matter the location
Indiana parents who split up might find themselves in the difficult position of having to maintain a positive parent-child relationship from a distance. This is the case for many parents who after separation or divorce need to move away for career or personal reasons,...
When and how can you change your child support order?
Your divorce was final a long time ago, bringing significant changes to your life. You may find that these changes did not really stop once you signed the papers, but instead, you've endured various adjustments and new circumstances since then. This is normal, as it...
