Many Indiana couples seeking divorce aren’t thinking about their future Social Security benefits. This means that many divorced individuals are potentially missing out on income that could be helpful during their retirement years. In some cases, a divorced person may...
Year: 2023
How property is divided in an Indiana divorce
If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse cannot decide how to divide property, the judge must do so during a divorce case. In most cases, the judge will rely on evidence presented by experts. There are several options that the experts may use to show property value....
The process of divorce and its emotional stages
When couples in Indiana choose to separate and seek a divorce, there are emotional stages that they will go through. How long working through these stages take will depend on their own personalities and situations, but there are three main stages they usually go...
The unique challenges of high-asset divorces
Most people in Indiana find going through a divorce challenging. Individuals with a high net worth and substantial financial assets may face additional complications. Understanding finances A major challenge in a high-asset divorce is the management of the couple's...
Dividing shared parenting expenses after separation or divorce
When parents in Indiana separate or divorce, child support will usually be one of the topics they discuss. However, child support does not cover all expenses related to a child’s upbringing, so they will also have to figure out how to divide these additional expenses....
Dividing art collection in Indiana divorce
Many people in Indiana are diversifying their portfolios by investing in one of the safest yet highly profitable areas of the market: art. Whether it's a classic painting, an antique sculpture or even a modern piece of contemporary art, these collections often become...
Preparing for a child custody hearing
A custody battle can be one of Indiana parents' most emotionally challenging experiences. The custody hearing can determine the future of your relationship with your children. Understand the legal process Familiarize yourself with the laws and regulations as they...
The concept of nesting for child custody
When Indiana parents of young children decide to divorce, they will need to reach an agreement on a child custody plan. There are many options available, as each family will have particular needs. One of these options is nesting. How is nesting different from other...
High-asset divorce for medical practice owners
Divorce can be challenging for anyone, but it can be particularly complicated for owners of a medical practice. High-asset divorce involves the division of significant assets and property, and the stakes can be even higher for owners of a medical practice due to the...
Will you lose your medical practice in a California divorce?
Becoming a physician with your practice involves years of schooling, long hours and hard work. If you are a physician going through a divorce, you may worry that you will lose that practice due to California's strict division of property laws. Community property laws...