Perhaps you and your life partner married in Illinois but moved to Indiana in early 2018. Now you have decided to end your marriage. How does Indiana treat same-sex divorce? Will any complications arise? Background The Indiana legislature recognized same-sex marriage...
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Prepare for the property division phase of divorce
If you have decided to end your marriage, you may feel overwhelmed by the very thought of dividing property during your divorce. Property division can be a complex and sometimes confusing undertaking. However, if you prepare in advance, the process will go more...
How will a move affect your child custody agreement?
Since your divorce four years ago, you and your 11-year-old son Andy and the other parent have settled into a routine that has worked well, but that is about to change. The company you work for has offered you a promotion, and that means relocation for you and your...
Could mediation be the best option for ending your marriage?
When you and your spouse approach divorce, there are so many things to think about and so many emotions to work through. Neither of you may look forward to a lengthy and expensive court proceeding, to say nothing of the stress involved. If you can continue to work as...
Understanding legal separation versus divorce
When two parties decide to become one through marriage, most do not do so with the expectation of not staying together for the rest of their lives. However, in some instances, spouses may feel that the union should end. For those who are not completely sure, or those...
Know your rights as a father in divorce
When it comes to divorce with children, a lot of attention is given to mothers and their rights regarding child custody. This often leaves fathers feeling left out and excluded from the process of determining equitable visitation and time with their children. Fathers...
Property division mistakes could impact your future
If you are facing divorce, you must understand the importance of the property division phase. The eventual settlement will affect your future, for better or worse. Be well prepared as you enter the property division process. Here are five mistakes to avoid. 1. Making...
Considerations for legal separation
Though couples may go through hard times, for some divorce is not the answer. In such cases, legal separation may be a viable option. For those contemplating this type of separation, it is important to understand all that it entails. Here are a few key things to...
Don’t Give Up On Fatherhood
Once upon a time, you could count on the courts granting mothers preferential treatment in custody battles. But this is no longer the case. Increasingly, in Indiana and elsewhere, fathers have more influence and more say in the upbringing of their children. They...
How does college affect child support payments?
After a divorce, the non-custodial parent must pay the custodial parent child care payments for a set amount of time. Under Indiana law, the non-custodial parent must continue payments until the child is nineteen years old, is no longer under parental care, joins the...