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...
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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...
The power of mediation: another way to solve problems
Deciding to end a marriage is a tough decision to make, even if the marriage has irretrievably broken down. The traditional divorce process, which most people are familiar with, adds additional challenges, financial and emotional costs, and time. Going back and forth...
How some spouses try to manipulate property division matters
Married couples in Indiana usually share their resources and information about their finances. Yet, those preparing for divorce may start withholding some of their income or may become less transparent during discussions about money and other assets. Those actions can...
Presenting a united front during divorce
Parents who are getting divorced need to determine how they’re going to break this information to their children and move forward with the process as co-parents. As a general rule, the best thing they can do is to present a united front. That shows the children that...
3 major challenges people have to overcome during gray divorce
Although there has long been a stereotype that divorce typically occurs early in marriage, modern statistics indicate otherwise. Each year, many married couples that have spent decades together and may have even retired decide to divorce. There are many reasons...
Many upsides exist after divorce
Some of your friends and relatives continue to stress the downside of your pending divorce. Please. Never mind them as you go through this transition in your life. Think of all the new possibilities that will surface once you become single again. Politely ignore their...
3 reasons Indiana courts may award one parent sole custody
Custody rules in Indiana are open to the interpretation of the judge presiding over a case. The rules for custody arrangements require that a judge prioritize the best interests of the children in a family, which usually means a shared custody arrangement where both...
It doesn’t mean you want a divorce if you ask for a prenup
Many times, people admit that they want to use a prenuptial agreement, or a prenup, but they refuse to ask their partner for one. They’ll say that their future spouse would be very offended. They may even end the marriage before it gets started. For this reason, they...
Should you try to keep the house? Weighing the pros and cons.
The house where you live with your spouse is probably one of your most valuable assets, if not the most valuable property that you share. You may have dedicated years of your life toward paying down the principal balance on the mortgage and also fixing up or...