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...
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Providing legal protection for a new breed of athletes
Professional athletes and sports superstars make millions of dollars from their salaries, bonuses and prize money alone. On top of that, they also generate even more significant earnings from endorsements, appearances, licensing and sponsorships. Among the...
Easements by necessity
Easements can be provide practical solutions to problems with real estate, but they can also lead to a lot of problems for landowners. Easements defined An easement is a legal relationship in which one party has the right to use property owned by another party for a...
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...
Indiana gears up for new biotech businesses
If all goes according to plan, Indiana will soon see a boom in biotechnology business. The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced an initiative that will fund technology business in 31 locations across the country, concentrating on industries that it considers...
What is the impact of property encroachments on home value?
Property encroachments, though they might sound like a minor concern, can significantly impact the value of your home. This occurs when a neighboring property owner's structure, like a fence, shed or part of their building, crosses over the property line onto your...
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...