Most in Indianapolis likely enter into their marriages thinking that they will last forever. In many cases, without the intervention of a third party, they may very well have. However, one spouse entering into a romantic relationship with another person is often a...
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How can bankruptcy before divorce help me?
If you are like many married people in Indiana who have experienced significant monetary woes, you may have also learned how much stress this reality can put on your marriage. It is a known fact that financial challenges have contributed to the end of many marriages...
Don’t let social media ruin the outcome of your divorce
Getting divorced can be a frustrating and isolating process. You may feel like no one is on your side, and that the odds are stacked against you. However, there are certain things you can do (or avoid doing) to improve your chances of a positive outcome in a divorce....
Why a QDRO matters in a divorce
If you are getting divorced in Indiana and believe that you will need to split your 401K account or other employer-sponsored retirement fund with your spouse, you will want to learn about the qualified domestic relations order. The U.S. Department of Labor explains...
Modifying your child support obligation
Like most dads in Indianapolis, you want what is best for your kids no matter your familial circumstances. That is why you likely were quick to agree to the child support obligation handed down during your divorce proceedings. The ramifactions that come with this...
Coping with the stress of divorce
Countless individuals in Indiana go through the process of divorce, and results of that process can vary greatly. Aside from overwhelming expenses and paperwork, there also exists an inevitable amount of emotional stress on the individuals going through divorce....
Highlighting Indiana’s grounds for divorce
Divorce has become an ever more common occurrence in both Indianapolis and throughout the rest of the U.S. Indeed, statistics show that nearly 40 percent of marriages end in such action. In fact, data shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that...
How is child support determined in Indiana?
Like many dads in Indianapolis, you have every intention of doing all that you can to support your children. That includes even after you may have separated from their mother. At the same time, you also may need to support yourself as well as a new spouse and any...
3 signs of parental alienation to look for during divorce
You love your child, which is why it has been heartbreaking to find that he is not longer treating you the same way he used to. Once a fun, pleasant child, your child is now throwing tantrums when he has to see you. What happened? Divorce is stressful, but children...
How asset division works in Indiana divorces
Other than child custody, asset division is often the most contentious part of a divorce. Every state in the United States has its own laws about how to fairly and appropriately divide assets. In Indiana, the courts pool all marital debts and assets into a "marital...