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...
You have been there from the start. You prepared for the baby, showed up for appointments, bought diapers, lost sleep and built a bond with your child. It may seem natural to assume that doing what a committed parent does automatically gives you legal rights. Many...
Dividing property during a divorce requires honesty and full financial transparency from both spouses. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes, one spouse wants more than their fair share and attempts to hide income or assets. If you suspect your spouse...
Divorce often turns ordinary parts of life into something much more important. Messages that once felt private can suddenly carry serious weight. Many people are surprised to learn how often digital communication can become a part of a family law case. A quick text, a...
Divorce after age 50 changes your financial future forever. While a "gray divorce" offers a fresh start, it also splits a lifetime of shared wealth. Indiana law presumes an equal division of all marital property. This means your retirement security and home equity sit...
The term gray divorce often just refers to those who are getting divorced later in life. This age group could contain Baby Boomers, for example, or may generally refer to those over 50 years old. It has been growing more common, as this age group has an increasing...
When parents divorce, they typically try to ensure that it doesn’t affect their child’s education. It’s often best when kids can remain in their school – at least through the current school year. Before a new school year begins, however, parents may find they have...
