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...
Divorce
Why QDROs are important in divorce cases
When Indiana couples get divorced, they will have to contend with the division of their marital property. This includes all of the assets that either spouse has accumulated during the marriage, including contributions to pensions and other retirement accounts. When...
Why prenuptial agreements make sense
In the past, Indiana couples have hesitated when it comes to signing a prenuptial agreement. This important document has acquired a negative stigma over the years as people hesitate to negotiate details of a divorce before the wedding. There are many reasons why...
The best way to help prepare a divorce lawyer
When a spouse goes to see an Indiana lawyer to begin the divorce process, they should be organized and prepared. This will allow the attorney to get right down to business in handling the legal aspects. Moreover, it can help save money since the lawyer won't have to...
How to maintain normalcy for children in divorce
One of the primary objectives of an Indiana divorce is to make sure that it does not have devastating effects on the children. While it is impossible to completely shield kids from the impact of divorce, parents can take steps to further their children's well-being....
How to maintain work performance during a divorce
Indiana employees who are going through a divorce may find that the stress of the breakup is impacting their performance at work. While it is completely understandable that divorce can distract someone from the task at hand due to the extreme stress that it causes, it...
Why parental alienation happens and how to stop it
When you are a single parent in Indiana, one of the worst things that you can do in the eyes of the court is something that could serve to alienate the child from their other parent. A judge may take firm action against the alienating parent that can include changing...
One man moves billions to shield assets
In every Indiana divorce, there is a point in the process where the two spouses will need to exchange financial information, including data about the types and values of their assets. One of the problems that some couples face is that one spouse will either try to...
Asset trusts and hiding property in a divorce
A person in Indiana who discovers that a spouse is hiding assets may be concerned about getting their share of the marital property. This is the case for a Texas woman whose husband filed for divorce in 2017. She originally assumed that she would be getting half of...
Tips for buying a home after a divorce
When a couple gets divorced in Indiana or any other state, they will need to come to an agreement regarding what to do with their shared home. In some cases, they may decide to sell the property and split the proceeds from the sale. Alternatively, couples may choose...