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...
family law
What are the benefits of a nesting arrangement after divorce?
When you go through the divorce process with children, you have lot more to think about before, during and after your legal settlement. One major consideration for many couples as they separate their personal lives but plan to raise their children together, is their...
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...
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...
The Hague Convention and international custody disputes
When parents are going through a divorce and one is from another country, that parent may take the children to that country in an effort to obtain custody. When this happens, parents may find themselves in an international custody dispute. The first step for parents...
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,...