Divorce can mean the best or worst of times for the parties involved. It can take severe emotional and financial toll on the couple as well as the kids. With so much on the line, it is not unusual for divorcing couples in Indiana to make mistakes, some of which may...
Prenuptial agreements can protect, not destroy, your marriage
At one time in America’s past, people viewed prenuptial agreements as a tool greedy individuals used to preserve their wealth in a future divorce. Such thinking continues, even in this more enlightened and contemporary society. Many still believe premarital agreements...
Can you ever automatically become divorced if you stop living together?
Five years ago, your spouse moved out. You had been married for two years -- but they were not good years. Your spouse traveled a lot for work. One day, they just called and said that they weren’t coming back home -- not now, and maybe never. You didn’t mind. You also...
Do age gaps between a couple make divorce more likely?
The study of divorce is interesting because there is no one thing that guarantees (or prevents) the end of a marriage. For instance, statistics show that getting married at an early age makes divorce more likely, but there are still many couples who make it last for...
Dividing debt in divorce requires careful strategizing
If you and your spouse are waiting until you’re in a good place financially to get a divorce, you could find yourself together for many more unhappy years. Many couples divorce while they’re on a tight budget and in a fair amount of debt. You just have to be prepared...
What becomes of your student loans when you divorce?
There's a lot that may keep divorcing spouses up at night. One factor is property division. While many husbands and wives understand that they'll ultimately have to split up assets like cars, bank accounts and the marital home, few realize that they also have to divvy...
Negotiating child custody takes work: Here are 2 rules for success
When you’re going through child custody issues, you have to think carefully about how you’re going to resolve each matter. In order to do this, you must consider the needs of the child. It’s easy to become so focused on how things affect you and your ex that you...
What happens to your business if your spouse files for divorce?
Other than your family, your professional success is one of the biggest defining features of who you are and how you view yourself. If you started and run a small business or professional practice, that company is probably a big part of your personal identity. It may...
Is the start of the new year going to be the end of your marriage?
The first working Monday of the new year falls on Jan. 4, 2021. Family court systems and divorce lawyers everywhere are bracing themselves because they expect to be quite busy on “Divorce Day” and after for quite a while. What’s the big rush to divorce in January? The...
What happens if you violate a protective order in Indiana?
Domestic violence affects people all over the state of Indiana in a broad range of family situations. People seek protective orders to prevent a current or former family member or intimate partner from contacting them or coming to their home, sometimes in situations...
