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...
Tips for business owners filing for divorce
Many people going through a divorce are concerned about protecting their most valuable assets to ensure financial stability in the future. For example, business owners may have invested significant time and money into their business, and therefore, want to make sure...
How to handle multiple properties in a divorce
One top concern for many people is the handling of real estate in the divorce. Property division is often complex, but when you own multiple properties, it can add another layer to the situation. Knowing the steps to take can help you to better formulate a clear plan...
5 financial considerations during a gray divorce
Divorce, especially during the later stages of life, can present a myriad of financial challenges that require careful consideration. Whether retired or approaching retirement, making informed decisions safeguards your financial well-being during this significant life...
Protecting your retirement in a gray divorce
Divorcing couples all have their own unique reasons for undergoing a split, and each divorce is likely to come with its own unique challenges as well. If you are seeking a divorce later in life, then the fate of your retirement is sure to be a concern at the forefront...
Should I fight for the house in my divorce?
Divorce involves making major decisions. One of the biggest issues in many Indiana divorces involves who is going to keep the marital home and who is going to move out. You may be determined to keep the marital home at all costs. Perhaps divorce is not your choice,...
Indiana court rules that pets are property in divorce
Indiana law may not reflect the role that pets play in families. The state Court of Appeals ruled in March that pets are still considered property in a divorce. Roxy the family pet This case involves a divorced couple from Lake County, their three children and a...
Special concerns for farmers in divorce
Many people in the Indianapolis area and the surrounding rural counties of central Indiana have made a lot of wealth through farming. Some may be from a long line of family farmers who have managed to continue the business or even take it to the next level. Like other...
Modifying a final decree in an Indiana divorce
For most Indiana residents, the judge’s signature on the final divorce decree is seen as the final step in a complicated and emotionally draining process. In some divorces; however, unexpected changes in the living circumstances of one or both of the parties or their...