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...
While mergers or sell-offs of larger businesses often make industry journals or even national news, smaller acquisitions of businesses happen in the Indianapolis area and elsewhere all the time. There is no universal right time for a business to buy another business,...
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...
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...
Zoning laws are key to smart urban planning. They help ensure, for example, that people don't have to live too close to the noise and pollution of factories. But there's also no question that zoning laws can infringe on personal freedom. They limit an owner's ability...
Contentious breakups of a closely held business or a professional practice are difficult on many levels, especially if it means parting ways with family members or long-time business associates. These business breakups can rightly be called divorces, as many of the...
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,...
Buying a home in Indiana is an exciting step, but most people don't think about flooding until a disaster strikes. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the state. Still, many buyers don't find out if a house has flooded before or if it sits in a high-risk...
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...
"Alimony" is a somewhat old-fashioned term that refers to a payment or series of payments from one spouse to another after divorce to provide the receiving spouse with income in addition to what they receive through the property division process. Today, most states...
