Divorce and financial issues are often closely related. Financial problems can be a major source of stress for a couple. When these are unresolved, that stress can slowly cause the marriage to break down. But could something as simple as spending too much money really...
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3 factors that influence how much an Indiana divorce will cost
The overall reputation of divorce is that it is a very stressful and expensive process. Not only do people have to worry about splitting their assets and their parental rights with their spouses, but they also need to cover all of the costs generated by their divorce...
Bird nest parenting: An option worth exploring
If you and your spouse are ready to pull the plug on your marriage, you’re likely quite concerned on how the fallout can affect your minor children. There is no doubt that divorce has a destabilizing effect on everyone involved. But those whose lives are disrupted...
Could a sunset clause be beneficial in your prenup?
Prenups are all about pre-planning for a “worst-case” scenario, but a prenuptial agreement that you and your spouse signed 20 or 30 years ago may eventually seem profoundly outdated or even unfair. Indiana law generally recognizes the validity of prenuptial agreements...
Who gets to keep the marital home after an Indiana divorce?
Many couples buy a house together after getting married or upgrade from rental arrangements to homeownership when they decide to have children. Quite a few married couples across Indiana share an ownership interest in the residence where they live together. Homeowners...
What to do when your spouse asks for a divorce
Your spouse asking for a divorce is probably not a conversation you expected in your marriage. Whether you saw it coming or are blindsided, this can be challenging. You may want to save the marriage, that is, if you don't want the divorce, which may be possible, but...
When can an Indiana court modify a child custody order?
Child custody orders are not etched in stone. The fluid nature of family dynamics necessitates the need to adapt to current times, and the court can modify the existing court orders for various reasons. Understanding the conditions under which a custody order can be...
The extra step for unmarried Indiana dads who want parenting time
Every parent with a child in Indiana has certain legal responsibilities and also certain rights. Parents must provide for the basic needs of their children and also have a profound influence on the lives they lead. Technically, fathers and mothers have the same legal...
Why do people seek divorce?
When people start to have unresolved issues in their marriage, the first thing they may do is seek marital therapy. But, therapy can’t fix everything, especially if one or both spouses don’t want to make changes. Sometimes there are issues in marriages that can only...
What is parallel parenting?
Divorce is often challenging, and it's not unusual that there will be times that it will become contentious. While divorcing parents want to do what's best for their children, getting past the hurt and anger is sometimes difficult. Parallel parenting may be helpful in...