When you marry someone in Indiana, you expect to merge your lives. This often includes financial assets. Family law refers to shared finances as commingled assets, which upon divorce, couples must divide. The two main types of properties in marriage When it comes to...
Year: 2022
Divorce and your finances
While going through a divorce in Indiana, you could realize that there might be a significant impact on your finances in the future. Until the process is complete, it's important to try to stay as organized and as calm as possible so that you don't make a financial...
Overcoming the narcissist in a divorce in Indiana
Deciding to go through a divorce in Indiana can be challenging in almost any situation. However, if your spouse is a narcissist, then there could be the increased difficulty associated with trying to break free from the other person. Here are a few tips you can keep...
Child support and a parent’s finances
Several factors play a role in court decisions regarding child custody. A parent's temperament and commitment to responsibility may establish whether the child would be in good hands. Concerns about a parent's financial situation might arise since child care costs...
How property is divided during an Indiana divorce
Since Indiana is an equitable property division state, the judge’s job is to determine property division, and he can do it any way he wants. Equitable property division does not mean that each spouse will get an equal share of the property. Property bought into a...
What to consider before divorcing when you have kids
There might not be a way to prevent your children from feeling sad over you and their other parent splitting up, but you could try to consider your timing. Before you file for divorce with the Indiana courts, take a look at some of your child's recent life events....
A guide to creating a parenting plan that works in Indiana
A parenting plan in Indiana is a binding legal agreement that outlines how parents will raise their children after a divorce or breakup. There are many types you can create depending on your lifestyle; however, one thing always remains the same: the best interests of...
How to handle compensation when divorcing an executive
At first, the thought of divorcing an executive or person in a similar role might sound like an easy payday. However, many in this situation learn that divorcing someone well-off in Indiana is more complicated than they think. With that in mind, here are a few...
The principle of equitable distribution during property division
When a couple in Indiana decides to seek a divorce, their marital property will need to be divided. Spouses can negotiate an agreement on their own, or, if they are unable to do so, they can go to court and let the judge decide. In either case, both parties should...
The different categories of child custody
The term child custody is used a lot during divorce and other family proceedings in Indiana. Generally, it refers to who has control of the child and the right to make decisions for the child. More specifically, there are four terms a parent should be familiar with...