Going through a divorce in Fort Wayne is often emotional, especially when it involves dividing assets and property. Unfortunately, in some cases, one spouse may attempt to hide assets to gain an unfair advantage. Unexplained financial changes Financial stress may play...
Family Law
Custody decisions: What determines the custodial parent
When parents separate or divorce, determining the custodial parent is a decision that influences the child's upbringing and well-being. Here are the key elements that courts take into account when making this significant determination. The child's best interests...
What is custodial interference and what does it mean for you?
Custody agreements govern the custodial time for each parent in situations when the parents are no longer together. The goal of an established custody agreement is fair quality time for the child with each parent. Unfortunately, sometimes parents disrupt the process....
Exploring the Indiana Adoption Program
Becoming a parent through adoption is a life-changing experience that brings immense joy. In Indiana, the Department of Child Services provides various pathways to adoption, one of them being the Indiana Adoption Program. This program provides a bridge between foster...
Should you use a surrogacy contract?
A baby is a joyful addition to any household. However, not everyone can, or wants, to carry a child. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, surrogates birth approximately 750 babies in the United States each year. You may find yourself...
Is your novel marital property?
Marriage is a joint affair and you might point to a number of activities or accomplishments you and your spouse did together. However, you may have pursued your own goals as well, like writing a novel. Writing a novel involves months if not years of planning, writing,...
Common co-parenting mistakes to avoid
Many people living in Indiana find it difficult to co-parent with a former partner once their romantic relationships end. Yet, if you share a child with your former spouse or partner and you both plan to be a part of that child’s life, learning how to co-parent with...
What is parental alienation?
When it comes to divorce, child-rearing issues are often the most complex to navigate. In some cases, one parent may try to alienate a child from the other parent, which can greatly harm the parent-child relationship. If you feel that this is happening in your life,...
Financial professionals you may want on your divorce team
After an Indiana divorce, you may find yourself trying to get by on just one income, rather than two. Depending on your age and other circumstances at play at the time of your divorce, you may not have an income at all to rely on once your marriage ends. Because your...
How do mediators help with divorce?
When going through divorce, you have several options available to you. This includes mediation. When opting for mediation, one of the biggest tools is the mediator himself or herself. But what exactly do mediators do? How do they help with the divorce process? What...