A divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotional experiences you may ever have in your life. Whether it was you or your spouse who initiated, you still need to navigate a legal process to complete your dissolution. You or a spouse can file for a divorce in...
Divorce
5 common mistakes people make before filing for divorce
A marriage often reaches a difficult point long before anyone signs legal papers. During that period, stress can shape major choices about finances and parenting. If you are thinking about filing for divorce, the steps you take now may carry long-term consequences....
What impact can adultery have on an Indiana divorce?
Adultery is a common and painful form of betrayal. Someone who has promised to love and be faithful to their spouse forever breaks that promise by beginning an intimate relationship with someone else. As such, adultery has long been one of the top reasons that people...
Asset division and your divorce in Indiana
Getting a divorce in Indiana is something you may never have thought about doing, but if you cannot stay in your marriage any longer, then it is time to consider your options. Dividing your property will be an essential part of your divorce process. How you divide...
Maintaining normalcy for children in a divorce
When Indiana couples get divorced and have children, much of the emphasis rightly centers on the kids. Your kids are already going through enough changes that can impact their lives, and you do not want to do anything to inflame the situation. Here are some tips to...
Communication can help simplify a divorce
Weddings can be one of the most expensive and stressful events in a person's life. This can be especially true if the marriage leads to a divorce, which is often expensive and stressful in its own right. But that is not necessarily how it has to go. A lot depends on...
How does divorce work in Indiana?
There was a time in Indiana and most other states where divorce was nearly unheard of and was only conducted with special dispensation. Now, however, the end of a marriage is more common and more laws deal with the various issues connected to it. Fortunately, anyone...
“Gray divorce” carries financial consideration
A growing number of older couples in Indiana and across the country are choosing to end their marriages later in life. Nationally, the divorce rate for people 50 and older has doubled since 1990, at the same time when the rate has stayed stagnant or even declined for...
Keeping cool and collected during the divorce process
People in Indiana who decide to divorce may be tempted to seek revenge against their former spouse, especially when the end of the marriage involves complex issues like infidelity or addition. Both spouses may feel a great deal of anger and pain, and they may be...
How parents can help their kids to get through a divorce
Indiana parents who decide to divorce often worry about how their children will be affected by the separation. While divorce takes an emotional toll on both spouses, it can also cause long-lasting emotional scars for the kids involved. However, the way that parents...

