Some spouses sign prenuptial agreements before they get married. They may have seen their parents go through a messy divorce or had a prior failed relationship themselves. They might also simply want to protect certain assets in case they ever end up divorcing....
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Social media and divorce don’t mix
Social media is everywhere now, and people post a plethora of information on various platforms. While this is fairly harmless for many individuals, it’s something that can cause major problems for those who are going through a divorce. Typically, a person who’s going...
Is spousal support automatically awarded in Indiana?
Divorce has a significant impact on a couple’s finances. It can be particularly difficult if one spouse is the primary breadwinner. In such a situation, the no or lower-income spouse likely wonders how they will survive. Will the judge automatically require the other...
Getting your share of retirement assets in an Indiana divorce
Dividing retirement assets is one of the most contentious parts of a divorce, especially later in life when a career is winding down. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a divorce tool designed to split retirement benefits between spouses fairly. Both...
Staying together for the kids: Should you do it?
Chances are you have heard someone close to you or on TV say, "We are staying together for the kids" or "We are staying together until the kids go to college." Understandably, when children are involved, the decision to dissolve a marriage can be more challenging....
What is a sunset clause in a prenup? Who needs one?
Due to a once-widespread assumption that having a prenup translates to anticipating a potential divorce, many couples choose not to draft one. However, in reality, couples can greatly benefit from having financial clarity, regardless of whether their marriage ends in...
Can discernment counseling help you prepare for divorce?
Spouses rarely reach the decision to divorce or even to separate at the same time. Often, one spouse believes their problems can be solved with more time and work, while the other feels there’s nothing more to do but move on. Sometimes, neither spouse is completely...
Understanding your child custody options
Going through a divorce when people have children often means that parents will work out a child custody arrangement. This allows parents to organize their time around when they have their children. Child custody determines physical and legal custody rights. Physical...
5 financial difficulties that increase the chances of divorce
Divorce often happens because of cheating, communication difficulties and parenting differences. One issue that many people do not realize can cause divorce is financial difficulties. There are many ways that money might lead to a divorce. Let’s look at some of them...
How does voluntary underemployment affect child support?
Child support can quickly become a contentious topic between divorcing parents – particularly when the non-custodial parent doesn’t want to pay their fair share of the money. In some cases, parents in that position have been known to remain (or arrange to become)...
