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The holiday season is one of the most popular times to get engaged. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, couples propose everywhere. You see sparkling rings in champagne glasses, snowy photo shoots and happy announcements online. The season brings romance, hope and...
Divorces involving spouses with various valuable assets can easily become quite complicated. A couple with a large marital estate has more issues to address. They may need to take steps that other couples may not require. For example, when attempting to negotiate...
Getting divorced means that the parties must split their marital assets and divide their debts accordingly. But you can only split what you can identify and valuate. To that end, some Indianians facing divorce may discover that their spouse is less than transparent...
When judges are required to make decisions in family law matters (like child custody and support, property division, alimony, adoption and grandparent visitation), one party is typically unhappy with that decision. However, that usually doesn’t mean they have grounds...
When parents divorce, they typically share parenting rights and responsibilities. They work out physical custody (how the child divides their time between parents) and legal custody. Legal custody refers to who makes important decisions for the child on things like...
If you’re considering remarrying after a divorce and have children from your first marriage, you should consider a prenuptial agreement to protect your children. One of the most important things that a prenuptial agreement does is outline what assets are separate...
Planning for your child to go to college is challenging enough, but when you are separated from your spouse, the process can feel even more complicated. From tuition and housing to fees, navigating who gets what supplies and travel schedules, the financial picture can...
As the summer months approach in Indianapolis, divorced parents face unique challenges in coordinating vacations, summer camps, and family gatherings. For co-parents who are not communicative, these arrangements can be particularly complex. In Indiana, co-parents...
Dividing real estate during a divorce often brings significant challenges. If you and your spouse own a home or other property together, understanding how Indiana law works helps you make informed decisions. All property goes into one pot Indiana follows a "one pot"...
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...