Going through a divorce involves many financial considerations, and spousal maintenance is often one of the most confusing. Unlike some states where long-term alimony is common, Indiana follows a different legal framework. Rather than being a standard expectation, it...
Retirement accounts often represent one of the largest assets in an Indiana divorce. Whether you have a 401(k), pension, IRA or another retirement plan, these accounts may become part of the property division process. Understanding how Indiana courts treat retirement...
A 401(k) can become one of the most emotional assets in divorce because it represents years of work, sacrifice and future security. For a newly separated parent, it may affect the ability to rebuild financially. For someone facing divorce later in life, it may...
People might have chosen Bloomington for a peaceful retirement, which can be a reward for their lifetime of hard work. However, a late-life divorce might suddenly threaten those decades of carefully accumulated savings. For older adults concerned about protecting...
For coparents in Indiana, the state provides a specific blueprint for managing your time with your children. The Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines (IPTG) provides the minimum standard to follow that courts presume is in the child’s best interest. By using the IPTG as...
Divorce is often discussed in legal or practical terms, but we rarely pause to acknowledge what it feels like on a human level. For many individuals facing divorce, it is not just a transition in paperwork but a deeply emotional shift that touches every part of daily...
After decades of building a life together, choosing to end your marriage is never an easy decision. But if you and your spouse have decided to go separate ways, you deserve a process that treats you both with dignity and respect. In Indiana, mediation offers gray...
Modern paternity tests are incredibly accurate. Some, such as a noninvasive prenatal paternity test, or NIPP, are 99.9% accurate. This accuracy is why DNA is often used in paternity testing in the modern era. One important thing to note is that these tests do...
Divorce in Indiana can be a highly unpredictable process. Unless the spouses signed a prenuptial agreement before getting married, the unique approach to property division in Indiana can leave everything they own at risk of division. Particularly for high-asset...
Going through a divorce is a difficult situation for anyone, but it’s more difficult when there are children involved. Finding ways to make this transition easier for the children has to be a priority. One way to do this is by making the divorce and child custody as...
