If you are a parent divorcing in Indiana, you should know about the two types of custody and how they can impact your family. Like many states, Indiana treats physical and legal custody of children differently. Sharing legal custody can help you remain in your...
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3 valuation methods for your business during a divorce
Businesses make divorce more complicated than they already are. If you are a small business owner, the end of your marriage might also mean some significant changes for the business. Indiana has a high divorce rate at 12.30 percent, according to World Population...
What benefits does shared custody hold?
It is always best to make choices during divorce based on what is best for the family unit as a whole, with particular attention to what suits the child best. In such situations, it is more likely than not that shared custody will serve as the best option. What...
What are some options to protect a business in a divorce?
Protecting your business in a divorce is essential to ensure you do not have to close it. However, if you lack a pre-or post-nuptial agreement, it can be difficult. NFIB explains there are a few things you can do if you realize a divorce is imminent that will protect...
How can you fairly split child expenses with your former spouse?
Finances are among the most common disputes between divorcing couples. If the two of you have children, how can you split child expenses without a fight? According to U.S. News, there is no one financial plan for everyone. Your final plan depends on your current...
Reviewing child support enforcement
If you have missed child support payments, or have concerns about your ability to keep paying support on time, it is vital to understand how the state enforces child support orders. Back child support can lead to serious penalties that affect many aspects of your...
What makes a premarital agreement unenforceable?
A premarital agreement is something you create before you marry. It outlines what would happen with the property if you divorce. These agreements may include other details about your marriage or a potential divorce. The idea is to make it easier on both of you when...
What situations could impact the award of spousal maintenance?
Spousal maintenance is a payment that one person makes to a former spouse. It occurs under a court order and the discretion of the judge. The court will consider a variety of factors when determining spousal maintenance. The Indiana Code explains there are some...
Will nesting work for you?
As parents who have decided to split, it is important to maintain as much harmony in the house as possible for the sake of your children. But exactly how do you do that, especially if you and your co-parent cannot co-exist healthily right now? You can look into...
Business divorce: What happens to the business?
As a business owner, you want to make sure you protect your business operations if you plan to get a divorce. Depending on the circumstances, you could face having to share a certain portion of your business with your ex following your divorce. Indiana is an equitable...
