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...
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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...
Can your social media activity hurt your divorce?
The phenomenon started well before then, but the last decade has seen exponential growth in the use of social networking platforms. From status updates on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to sharing videos on YouTube, Tik Tok and Instagram, many individuals are in the...
How much does it cost to divorce in Indiana?
Many people who want to get a divorce become concerned about the potential cost of it. There are factors that influence how much your divorce will cost that range from spousal support fees to the cost of filing paperwork at the courthouse. The cost to file for divorce...
3 common methods of business valuation
It is not uncommon for a couple to spend years growing financial assets and future stability. When divorce becomes a reality, however, these assets must be carefully examined and divided into an equitable split. Some assets require a complex process called “valuation”...
Can you request a child support modification?
Over time, your financial situation is going to change. You might have agreed to a child support payment five years ago as part of your Indiana divorce decree, but that doesn't mean that the payment is relevant now. You might need to decrease the amount or even...
How does spousal support work in Indiana?
Although couples may divorce, there might not be a complete dissolution of financial arrangements. In Indiana, the courts may award spousal support, another name for alimony. Through alimony payments, one spouse may be able to cover several expenses that might be...
