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A frequently contentious issue in Indiana family law is support (also referred to as maintenance). This can include child and spousal support. Regarding spousal support, generally when a marriage ends, one spouse will be ordered to pay support to the other. This can...
For Indiana parents, there are many considerations that are part of child and spousal support. With child support, there might be some level of confusion as to how ancillary aspects of the case can affect how much is to be paid and by whom. One concern is if there is...
It is understandable when there is a child custody and visitation agreement between Indiana parents who have divorced and circumstances arise where changes need to be made. For those whose relationship is cordial or even friendly, this is rarely a problem. For others,...
When an Indiana couple has ended a relationship and a parent is required to pay child support, there are many questions. One is when the child support will end. Although parents are generally willing to pay to support their child, there is no doubt that it can lead to...
While property division might not be as important as other issues in a divorce such as child custody and support, it is still a major part of the case and should be given significant attention. People who have decided that their marriage is no longer viable and cannot...
Although each divorce proceeding is as unique as the people involved, the divorce process in Indiana follows a common timeline. The first step in getting a divorce is to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Because Indiana is a “no fault” state,...
When there is an order of child support in Indiana, it is made with the best interests of the child in mind. With spousal support, it is for the spouse who was not the breadwinner in the relationship or who earned less than the other spouse to be able to survive based...
Indiana parents who have gotten a divorce and have children will undoubtedly want the best for them. When there is a child custody agreement, the noncustodial parent will generally have visitation rights. In a best-case scenario, the parents will be amicable and able...
Postnuptial agreements can be extremely useful for couples who did not sign a marital agreement prior to marriage. A postnuptial agreement is similar to a prenuptial agreement, except that it is signed after a couple is already married. A couple can enter into one of...
After years working hard and saving for retirement, the prospect of having those funds suddenly cut in half worries many people. But with more and more people ending their marriages later in life, division of retirement funds becomes a common negotiation point in...