Deciding to file for divorce is a significant step that involves more than just legal processes; it requires careful preparation and consideration. In Indiana, the decisions you make before filing can greatly influence the course and outcome of the divorce...
Family Law
How can I win my custody battle?
During a divorce, there are no winners or losers. When it comes to working out custody between two parents, a final decision made with the child’s best interest at heart is the closest one side or the other can come to winning. The process for determining child...
How to protect your inheritance in case of divorce
The division of assets in a divorce is often one of the most contentious parts of the process. Indiana is not a community property state, but there are still some specific elements to think about when it comes to protecting certain assets, such as an inheritance....
Is ‘birdnesting’ right for your family?
An impending divorce is tough on your entire family but if you have children, you want to uproot their lives and routines as little as possible. Birdnesting is a co-parenting concept where the children remain in the family home and the parents switch households...
What is a collaborative divorce?
In a collaborative divorce, the couple agrees to work together closely to determine child custody and financial arrangements for the highest benefit of all family members. Instead of presenting relevant information to a judge and letting him or her decide, the parties...
What happens to credit card debt when you divorce?
When you and your spouse make the decision to part ways, you must figure out what to with any assets and debts you currently share. If you and your ex were like many married couples and took out credit cards together, you may have questions about how much of your...
Child custody definitions in Indiana
Your life changed in the blink of an eye. The future in front of you is one with an ex-spouse, with your children divided between the two of you. It may be a long road, but there is an end in sight, one that keeps your children in your life and lets you continue to...