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Compared to many other states, Indiana’s laws do not allow for spousal support except in some limited circumstances. Technically, Indiana does recognize “alimony” awards. For example, Marion County’s family courts order what is called rehabilitative maintenance. This...
Couples with children often enjoy taking vacations as a family when the kids have a break from school. When a couple in Indiana separates, each parent will have to plan separate vacations, which is often more challenging than planning trips together. If you are newly...
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 ,...
After the determination of child custody matters in court, you and your co-parent likely put a thorough parenting time schedule into writing. Ideally, this initial parenting plan accounts for the season-specific arrangements you and your family must adapt to in the...
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...
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...
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...
You did not see the need to get a prenuptial agreement before you married and now you are starting to regret that decision. You might have concerns about assets and debts gained after you married, income disparities between you and your spouse and who will care for...
An integral part of divorce is the asset division process, and couples who were together for many years often have many assets to divide. In Indiana, there is a legal presumption that the marital estate (meaning all assets and debts) will be divided equally, although...
The cost of college is high, and paying tuition often requires the contributions of both parents. However, divorce can make paying for college even more challenging for families. In Indiana, parents may disagree about whether they must pay for college. After the child...