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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
