As you bring your marriage to an end, you have to focus on multiple issues, especially if you have kids. Setting aside custody and the emotional toll of ending your marriage as a parent, you likely need to think about child support as well, whether you plan on...
Family Law
Who gets the house and mortgage after a divorce?
Divorce may require reconsidering an existing mortgage loan if you intend on taking sole ownership of shared property. Depending on your current income and credit score, you may qualify to refinance a mortgage under your name. As noted by Mortgage Professional...
Why is grey divorce on the rise?
In recent years, divorce has risen across multiple age groups across America. This includes people aged 50 and over. Divorces that take place among this age group are often referred to as "grey divorce", with the individuals involved called grey divorcees. Experts...
Is “nesting” for us?
Figuring out your living situation after divorce is challenging for multiple reasons. If you will have joint custody of children with your ex-spouse, managing the living situation becomes even more complex. Typically, the parents set up separate households after...
What are the first signs of parental alienation?
When a parent tries to alienate a child from their co-parent, the situation often gets sticky very fast. Unfortunately, many parents do not even notice the signs of parental alienation until it is too late to take effective action. What can you do if you believe your...
How do Indiana courts divide marital property?
There’s no single formula that Indiana courts use to determine how to divide marital property. Courts may begin their analysis with a presumption of equal division, but either spouse may successfully rebut this presumption. In general, courts in Indiana take an...
Requesting a child support modification in Indiana
Once you have an Indiana child support order in place, you or your child’s other parent must pay the agreed-upon amount until your child turns 19, with a few limited exceptions. If one of you needs to request a change to the amount of child support currently paid or...
What is the difference between marital and separate property?
Dividing marital property may be one of the most difficult topics to tackle in a divorce. While some couples may come to a mutual agreement regarding the division of their property, others need the assistance of the court to determine who is entitled to what. It is...
How does your behavior affect child custody?
When in the middle of a custody battle, it is easy for a lot of parents to let their emotions win. They may not acknowledge the process logically. According to the Huffington Post, some behaviors can help or hurt your case. Lies do not protect you When going through a...
How do Indiana’s divorce courts divide retirement accounts?
Under Indiana's family laws, a divorce court judge may reasonably divide all of the property you acquired during your marriage between you and your spouse. If you contributed to a retirement plan, a divorce may require a payout either as a lump sum or in installments...
