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Divorcing is often a major decision for any married couple in Indiana. However, getting divorced can bring about new challenges requiring difficult decisions. One situation is what married couples decide regarding their marital home's mortgage. Having one person pay...
A recent study revealed Indiana has one of the highest divorce rates in the country, ranking 10th among all states. While divorce is never easy, a high-asset divorce can certainly complicate things. Even if only one spouse is the income earner, the other spouse must...
Deciding how to handle the family home in an Indiana divorce can be the key to a fair division of property. Handling this major asset can make or break achieving an equitable divorce decree. Here are three common ways to address this issue. Sell the house and split...
Divorce is a stressful and difficult process in Indiana. Thousands of couples in the state and across the nation get divorced every year for a wide variety of reasons. While the potential causes of divorce are infinite, there are a handful of issues that are...
If you're getting a divorce in Indiana and have children, using a 50/50 custody plan is an option. While some types of joint custody arrangements can be positive for your children, the 50/50 plan has a few drawbacks. Considering them is worthwhile before choosing this...
When a marriage ends, the spouses will need to negotiate their divorce settlement. This is a division of their marital assets and debts. And as couples in Indiana get closer to retirement age, retirement accounts become increasingly important during divorce...
Divorce is often an emotionally charged process, but in some cases, it can escalate into a contested one, where couples engage in litigation to resolve their issues. Unlike uncontested divorces, which involve mutual agreement on key aspects, contested divorces arise...
While Indiana residents don’t go into their marriages planning on getting divorced, reports indicate that around 36% of marriages end. One of the most common questions couples ask about during their divorce is how to handle the division of their assets. Knowing how to...
Divorce is never the first choice for Indiana parents, but there are situations where it’s their only option. Unfortunately, children often suffer the brunt of the burden of divorce, as they may lose their sense of normalcy and security. Fortunately, there are some...
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...