Divorce is a life-changing experience for everyone involved. This is true for the former spouses and children. Once the divorce has been completed and other issues, such as child custody, child support, spousal support and property division, have been decided upon,...
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How does my custody order affect holiday travel plans?
When you have children, vacation planning can be complicated. You plan your route and mode of travel for minimum stress and look for places to stay that are close to kid-friendly amenities. If you are traveling over the winter holidays, your schedule will include...
What should I know about child medical support in a divorce?
During an Indiana divorce, there are certain guidelines the court will use to determine how much child support will be paid to the custodial parent. Various factors are considered in this context and medical support is one of the most important. Children need to be...
Is there equitable property division in Indiana?
As an Indiana couple moves forward with a divorce, there are many areas that can be up for dispute. Of course, children, how they are supported, what the living arrangements are and visitation rights will take precedence. Spousal support is also a critical aspect of a...
What is a bifurcation in an Indiana divorce?
There are many aspects of an Indiana divorce and people who are in the middle of such an upheaval are not expected to immediately understand all of them. While some cases are contentious, others are relatively amicable. Many fall somewhere in between. If the couple...
What does Indiana law say about joint legal child custody?
Child custody disputes can be an emotional. People who are ending their marriage often think about how much time they will spend with their children while wanting them to live in a stable and nurturing environment with as little disruption as possible. Although the...
Planning ahead can help when divorcing during retirement
You may be someone who has become more vocal about what you want in life as you have aged. Now that you are reaching your retirement years, you may feel that the time has come to make some major changes in your life in efforts to live more happily. In particular, you...
A qualified lawyer can help with child and spousal support
In an Indiana divorce, support issues will come to the forefront. This is true for child support and spousal support. Taking care of children and serving their best interests is an obvious need. Most parents will be more than happy to provide for a child after a...
Child and spousal support covers various educational issues
When an Indiana couple divorces and the child and spousal support amounts are determined, people will wonder how various factors will be weighed when the amount is calculated. The basic requirement is that the child's needs are served and their best interests are...
Certain questions should be asked before getting a divorce
Marriage is not always easy. It takes work to forge a successful union and, unfortunately, it does not always work out. Before Indianans make the decision to end a marriage, however, it is important to consider what the problems are, whether every option has been...
