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In Indiana custody proceedings, a child’s preference is one of several factors the court may weigh when determining parenting arrangements. However, judges don’t accept that preference at face value without further scrutiny. The law recognizes that parents play a...
When parents face custody decisions, certain phrases tend to come up again and again. One of the most common and often misunderstood phrases is “best interests of the child.” It sounds simple on its face, but it can carry a lot of weight. Behind those five words is a...
As summer approaches, many divorced parents in the Indianapolis area begin finalizing vacation plans. However, taking your children across state lines or traveling internationally triggers strict legal requirements. According to Indiana law, joint legal custody...
When you marry for the second time, you're bringing more than just love to the relationship. You're likely bringing decades of career earnings, retirement savings, property and financial responsibilities to children from your first marriage. Drafting a prenuptial...
Parents who divorce or separate while their children are still minors must share parental rights and responsibilities. They divide parenting time and legal authority. They each also have a degree of financial responsibility for their children. Typically, child support...
Settling property division matters can easily be the most challenging component of an Indiana divorce. Spouses may disagree about what assets are worth and how to split them in a fair manner. They may spend months negotiating after financial disclosures, and if they...
Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony in other states, is a form of financial responsibility imposed in some divorces. The courts consider factors including the length of the marriage, the health of the spouses and the economic circumstances of each spouse. Those...
Summer is quickly approaching. Many parents use this time of year to take vacations and make lasting memories with their children. This can involve exposing their children to new cultures or sharing activities like fishing or snorkeling. In preparation for these...
The length of a divorce depends on many different factors. For instance, an amicable divorce where the couple works together to determine how they want to split up custody of their children or possession of their marital assets is often faster than a contested...
Under Indiana's unique property division statutes, a business or professional practice owned by either spouse might technically be considered marital property. Even when one spouse has not significantly contributed to or invested in the business, they could request a...