Divorce proceedings can involve crucial issues affecting the entire family, including child support. This type of financial obligation could be necessary to help meet the involved children's needs. The laws governing these arrangements can vary for each state,...
Family Law
Is January being “divorce month” a myth?
People get divorced for many reasons in Indiana. They also decide to move forward with a case at varying times of the year. People might be reluctant to believe there are certain times of the year in which people get divorced more frequently, but there are numbers...
Some straight talk about fathers’ rights in Indiana
There can be some confusion when it comes to talking about fathers’ rights in Indiana custody proceedings. Men who are legally the fathers of their children legally have the same rights and responsibilities as the child’s mother. In other words, under Indiana law,...
How can interest-based negotiations help you with your divorce?
Breaking up with someone you once loved is never an easy thing to do, which makes divorcing your spouse even more challenging. After all, you legally promised to spend the rest of your lives together. However, the reality is that marriages do not always last. Divorce...
What are the types of spousal support offered in Indiana?
In many Indiana marriages, the couple chooses to have one spouse stay home with the children or work part-time, while the other spouse works full-time outside of the home. While both spouses are working and contributing to the household, they may not be earning the...
What are the levels of supervised parenting time in Indiana?
Indiana courts consider parenting time a vital cornerstone for children to live fulfilling lives. When both parents remain involved despite legal issues, they create a healthy and secure environment for their child to thrive and develop. Still, there are scenarios...
Prenuptial agreements can save you time and money
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...
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...