Your child is a teenager, so you know that trying to put them on a custody schedule could be tricky. They can already drive, and within just a few short years, they’ll be out on their own. By law, it’s required for you and your spouse to come up with a custody...
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How do you prove paternity?
If you are told that you’re the father of a child and don’t believe that you are, there is an opportunity there to ask questions and find out if what you’ve been told is the truth. Life isn’t always straightforward, so it may be reasonable for you to talk to your...
Dividing assets usually involves reimbursement claims
Dividing assets is often one of the most complicated parts of a divorce. Assets go into two different buckets -- one is marital property, and the other is separate property. The marital assets are equitably divided between the spouses, while the respective spouse...
Should I tell my boss I’m getting a divorce?
Going through a divorce can be a stressful situation that impacts many areas of your life. While you may physically be able to go to work and accomplish your assigned duties, it could be challenging. In addition to the emotional impact your divorce may have, you may...
Can you include custody terms in a prenuptial agreement?
When you and your spouse decided to get married, one of the things you remembered them adding into your prenuptial agreement was a short note about custody of any children you’d have together. The agreement was that you’d have joint custody, but now, looking at your...
Are you going to lose your retirement in a divorce?
Your retirement plan has always been simple: Your spouse has a great job with excellent benefits, including a pension plan. You have put some money aside, but you know that pension will allow you to retire at your same standard of living. However, since your spouse is...
My ex doesn’t want my parents to see our child, what can they do?
You are not on good terms with your ex, and now they are showing their resentment by hiding your kids away from your parents. You don’t want your parents to lose the relationship they have with your child because of your vengeful ex. However, there is something they...
2 unique forms of shared custody that work for certain families
Shared custody often involves a carefully orchestrated dance of drop-offs and alternating holidays where parents shuttle the children back and forth between their new homes. However, this solution isn't the best option for every family. Families with many children or...
Disability and divorce
Most divorces in Indiana happen for the usual reasons: money problems, infidelity, domestic violence, incompatibility or the spouses growing apart. But sometimes, a trauma occurs that changes a married couple's relationship in ways that it cannot survive. For example,...
What types of custody are there for parents in Indiana?
One of the hardest things about divorce is the impact it will have on your relationship with your kids. Not only will your kids likely have some behavioral issues, but you simply won't get to see them as frequently. The courts often determine how much parenting time...
