People can get married in a matter of minutes in certain states, but ending a marriage will typically take much longer. Reaching the decision to file for divorce could take months. You may try to work through your marital issues first, only to eventually realize that...
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Why do married couples execute postnuptial agreements?
A postnuptial agreement is essentially a contract between spouses executed after they marry. Like a prenuptial contract, a postnuptial contract will often involve negotiations related to the couple's expectations for the relationship and for what will happen if the...
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...
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,...
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...
