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...
Divorce
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Alternatives to a prenuptial agreement
When Indiana residents are setting up their wedding plans, some couples are thinking of ways to protect their assets in case their marriages end up in divorce. A prenuptial agreement is a contract signed by a couple before they get married that lays out the plan for...
How is a postnuptial agreement different from a prenuptial?
Unfortunately, not every marriage in Indiana is successful. For this reason, many individuals decide to file a prenup or postnup to protect themselves against future risks if divorce becomes unavoidable. If you're confused about prenuptial or postnuptial agreements,...
Handling a private business owned with your spouse during divorce
Divorce in Indiana is a messy situation for the involved parties. Thus, having a family-owned business in the mix makes the process even more excruciating. Together with your spouse, you need to figure out how to make things easier while dividing your assets. While...