When entrepreneurs in Indiana decide to form a new business, they may want to consider their options for how to structure their company. Some people may want to stick with a sole proprietorship or form a partnership, while others may be interested in developing a full...
Indianapolis Legal Blog
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...
Negotiate a commercial lease with your best interests in mind
When you find the right place from which to operate your business, you may feel the need to rush forward and sign the lease agreement as soon as possible. After all, it's difficult to find commercial space that's in your budget and suits the needs of your Indiana...
“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...
How members of an LLC receive compensation
Owners of a Colorado limited liability corporation may be treated as a sole proprietor or a partnership for tax purposes. The specific tax rules that the owner of an LLC will follow depend on how many members the corporation has. If an LLC has a single member, it will...
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...
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...
