To successfully divorce, spouses have to separate their lives. Property division is one of the most important aspects of that process. People have to split up their resources and their financial obligations with one another. The marital estate is subject to division...
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What factors influence property division during divorce?
People preparing for divorce typically want to safeguard assets for the future. They often need help negotiating with a spouse or preparing to present their case in family court. In many divorces, spouses can retain control by reaching an agreement with one another....
What are the options for legally establishing paternity?
As social norms have changed, the way that people start families has changed too. Marriage rates have declined and divorce rates have increased over the years. It is now more common than ever for people to decide to start families or have children without getting...
Safeguarding retirement comfort after a gray divorce
Gray divorces involve spouses in their fifties or later who have likely been married for many years. Changes in their priorities, infidelity or empty nest syndrome might contribute to them feeling dissatisfied in the marriage and ready to move on with their lives. It...
3 child-focused benefits of establishing paternity
Paternity is a simple matter for many Indiana families. Married couples benefit from a legal presumption of paternity. Hospitals assume that the husband of a woman who just gave birth is the father of that child. Married men typically have their names included on...
Is alienation from one’s children likely after a divorce?
Concerns about parent-child relationships are one of the most common deterrents to divorce filings. Many people have heard horror stories of parents cut off by a vindictive spouse or subject to an unfair custody order. Some people try to stay in truly unhappy and...
3 questions to ask when deciding who keeps a divorcing couple’s home
Divorcing couples in Indiana have to settle numerous economic matters. Property division can be one of the most challenging elements of a divorce. Spouses may have a hard time finding fair and reasonable solutions for their high-value shared property. The home where...
What to expect during a military divorce
Divorce proceedings lead to major changes for a family. People often put off filing for divorce in part because of the uncertainty involved. No one wants to give up a stable, predictable life for months of challenging transitions if they can avoid doing so. However,...
Can you stop your ex from moving your kids out of state?
Your ex may want to relocate out of state for various reasons. Perhaps they have been offered their dream job across the country or simply want to begin the next chapter of their life in another state. Now, this would likely be okay with you, if you don’t have...
Can a mom prevent an Indiana father from establishing paternity?
Both parents of a minor child potentially have the same rights under Indiana state law. The rules about custody are not sex-specific. Fathers can potentially have as much time with their children and decision-making authority as mothers have. Married men going through...