Filing for divorce during military leave: What you need to know
Filing for divorce while your spouse is on military leave can present unique challenges, but it is possible. In Indiana, the process follows specific guidelines to ensure fairness to both parties involved in the dissolution of marriage. Understanding these guidelines...
Dividing complex assets in divorce
Dividing assets you've shared with your spouse for years can be challenging. In Indiana, understanding the intricacies of asset division can help you navigate the process more smoothly. Valuing and dividing businesses Businesses are among the most complex assets to...
How should you tell your children about your divorce?
When you decide to end your marriage, you may have several concerns about what lies ahead. One of these concerns is likely how your children will handle this change in their lives. Telling your children about your divorce is a challenging and sensitive task that...
How do we keep property separate in a marriage?
If you are contemplating marriage or are already married in Indianapolis, Indiana, it is crucial to understand how property division works in the event of a divorce. Indiana operates under equitable distribution principles, meaning the court aims for a fair and just...
Gray divorce has unique challenges
Divorce among older adults, sometimes called elder or gray divorce, presents unique challenges beyond financial matters. This is particularly true for couples whose marriages lasted for decades or who have children and grandchildren. No divorce is easy, but...
Is it wise to craft a divorce agreement rather than go to court?
Indiana residents who are getting divorced understand that it is an emotional, personal and financial upheaval. Although there is a natural perception that divorce will be contentious, that is not always the case. In many situations, the sides are capable of good...
Military divorce: Overview of the SCRA and the USFSPA
It probably goes without saying that people who serve in the military confront challenges. Not only do they face the risks of active deployment but also have to spend considerable time away from home even when on active duty. This absence form everyday life can, in...
What can statistics tell us about divorce in Indiana?
There is one supposed statistic about divorce that is seemingly taken as common knowledge at this point: that half of all marriages end in divorce. Well, our readers may be surprised to learn that, as a recent news article pointed out, that supposed statistic is not...
What’s the difference between collaborative divorce and mediation?
If you are just entering the process of your divorce and considering your options, you may have encountered the term "Collaborative divorce" or "Collaborative Law" and not understood what it meant. Is a Collaborative divorce the same thing as a divorce resolved...
What if a divorcing couple agrees on some issues but not others?
When an Indiana couple is getting divorced, the fewer issues that are in dispute, the better. That means that if they can negotiate aspects of the case such as spousal maintenance, property division, child custody, parenting time and child support, it can make for a...