People don't often discuss the realities of gray divorces, which are divorces that take place between spouses over the age of 50. In many cases, people involved in these divorces are parents, grandparents or even great grandparents. The end of this relationship can...
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Historic divorce trends in America
Most people in Indiana probably know at least one couple or one person that has gotten divorced. No longer an uncommon or even a taboo experience, divorce is still something that most people would say they would rather avoid. It is also something that many people hold...
Unique challenges for grandparents raising grandkids
Today's society has experienced many advances but also many challenges and Indiana families everywhere may be influenced by these. One of the trends that can be seen is the rise in the number of grandparents stepping in to raise their grandchildren. According to the...
Dispelling common myths about alimony
Many in Indianapolis may have a number of misconceptions about alimony (or, as Indiana state law calls it, "spousal maintenance"), chief among them being the ideas that alimony is automatically awarded in any divorce case, and that it is always awarded to the wife....
Estate planning needs during a divorce
When getting divorced, many Indiana residents get so focused on the mechanics of the divorce process and the obvious everyday life changes that must be tended to that they can easily overlook some of the other things that require their attention. According to Fidelity...
The danger in becoming a Disneyland Dad
Many fathers in Indianapolis may feel picked on during divorce proceedings. That may be due to the perception that the processes generally favors mothers. According to the law, no preference is supposed to be given during divorce proceedings (particularly when coming...
Tips for talking to your children about divorce
If you and your wife have finally decided to take the first steps toward divorce, the next thing you need to do is to tell your children. This could very well be the most difficult conversation of your life since no child wants to hear that their parents are splitting...
Financial realities of a gray divorce
Some people in Indiana might have heard references to a trend called "gray divorce". This term pertains to a divorce that happens when the spouses are over the age of 50. While property division settlements may result in the loss of assets for spouses regardless of...
Preparing your child to move during your divorce
One of the consequences of your impending divorce in Indiana is that you and your child need to move. While you are excited at the prospect of starting over and removing yourself from a situation that has caused stress and anguish, it can be unsettling to face the...
Divorced parenting at the holidays
It can seem that once Halloween has come and gone, the rest of the calendar year flies by in the blink of an eye. Divorced or separated parents in Indiana might feel this even more than parents who are married because they are forced to squeeze in special holiday time...