How a prenuptial agreement preserves wealth in second marriages
You’ve built a life, a business—maybe even a legacy. As you prepare to remarry, the stakes are higher: more assets, more responsibilities and more to protect. A prenuptial agreement brings structure to this new chapter. Why wealth protection matters in second...
Paula Schaefer One Of Top 25 Female Attorneys In Indiana
Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C., family law attorney Paula Schaefer has been selected to the Top 25: 2025 Women Indiana Super Lawyers Top List for the 10th year. The top 25 are selected through evaluations based on 12 different indicators that incorporate peer...
2025 Awarded Attorneys At Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C.
Congratulations to Michael G. Ruppert, Lainie Hurwitz and Paula J. Schaefer for their inclusion in the 2025 Indiana Super Lawyers* list in Indiana. This is Paula's nineteenth year selected as a Super Lawyer, and Michael's twenty-first year included. Lanie Hurwitz has...
Does Indiana allow child custody modifications post-divorce?
The end of your marriage was likely one of the most challenging times in your life, especially if you experienced a contentious custody dispute. If your divorce is complete, and you want to change the child custody order, you may have many questions. It is crucial for...
2024 Indiana Super Lawyers And Rising Star Selections
Congratulations to Michael G. Ruppert, Lainie Hurwitz and Paula J. Schaefer for their inclusion in the 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers* list and Lauren E. Harpold for inclusion in the 2024 Rising Star** list in Indiana. From our office location in Indianapolis, attorneys...
Attorney Lauren Harpold Obtains Prestigious Certification
Congratulations to associate attorney Lauren E. Harpold for becoming a Certified Family Law Specialist by the Family Law Certification Board of Indiana. She joins her fellow attorneys at , Michael G. Ruppert, Paula J. Schaefer and Lainie A....
2023 Indiana Super Lawyers And Rising Stars
Join us in congratulating Michael G. Ruppert, Lainie Hurwitz and Paula J. Schaefer for their inclusion in the 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers* list and Lauren E. Harpold for inclusion in the 2023 Rising Star** list in Indiana. The attorneys at ,...
Chosen to 2022 Super Lawyers
Lainie Hurwitz, Paula J. Schaefer, and Michael G. Ruppert were selected to the Super Lawyers list for Indiana. #SuperLawyersIndianapolis Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer...
Introducing Partner Paula J. Schaefer
1. How long have you been with the practice? Mike Ruppert & I started the practice in 1996. Before that, I was his employee and began working with him in 1993. 2. What is your hobby? I love to craft. I’m not ready to sell anything on Etsy, but I enjoy making things. My specialty areas are crochet, card-making…
Our Firm Congratulates Attorney Lauren Harpold
R&S is pleased to announce that Lauren Harpold has received her training as a Collaborative attorney and is available to take new Collaborative dissolution matters. , represents clients in the Indianapolis and Central Indiana area. Give our experienced law firm a call at with any family law questions. Your future is our concern!