Spousal maintenance is the name given to the payments one spouse may need to pay to the other as part of a divorce settlement in Indiana. The court will order these payments when necessary to help a divorcee with financial hardship resulting from the end of a marital...
Divorce
Should you wait to divorce until January?
Going through a divorce in Indiana during the holidays can be emotionally taxing. That's why so many couples decide to put off a separation or divorce until the beginning of the year. However, waiting for the merriest time of the year to pass won't necessarily equate...
How long does divorce take?
Divorce in Indiana can be a time-consuming process. When you're thinking about filing for divorce, you'd probably like to know how much the process would take. Unfortunately, there's no way to predict exactly how long it will take a divorce to finalize. Here are some...
Why do second and third marriages often end in divorce?
Getting married for the second time in Indiana can be a great way to start fresh with a new partner. However, when you get married for the second time, you can also bring a lot of baggage into the relationship. If it's not resolved in time, you might find yourself...
The possible effects of divorce on a business asset
The divorce process in Indiana generally involves a lot of negotiation, especially when it comes time to divide assets. Negotiations about finances can often become tense, and even more so when one of those assets is a business. Possible effects of divorce Most...
Why some couples in Indiana might want to skip the prenup
Despite the growing popularity of prenuptial agreements (or "prenups"), they're not always the best option for everyone. In some cases, a prenup can end up doing more harm than good in the event that the couple files for divorce. Here are a few reasons why a couple...
Keeping the home may now make more sense in a divorce
One of the hardest parts of divorce for many Indiana couples is dividing up assets. This can be even more difficult when a house is involved. Traditionally, legal advisors usually advised their clients to avoid going for the house in a divorce. This is because...
Complex assets that could affect property division in divorce
When people in Indiana get a divorce, it is important for each of them to be fully informed about the other person's financial situation. There may be cases in which one person tries to hide finances from the other. For example, a person might try to give money away...
The benefits of working with a CDFA in a divorce
Arguments over money are one of the main causes of divorce, but going through the divorce process can introduce new money worries. People in Indiana who are getting a divorce might want to consider hiring a certified divorce financial analyst, a professional who can...
The drawbacks of going to trial vs. taking a settlement
Couples petitioning for divorce in Indiana and beyond should be aware that a trial can lengthen the divorce process. When settlement negotiations start to break down, a trial might seem like the only option, but it comes with its own set of challenges. However, if the...