Divorce is never an easy process, but it can be harder for people from certain backgrounds. Indiana is home to many people who either immigrated from China or are the descendants of Chinese immigrants. Historically, divorce has carried a significant stigma in China,...
Women are often in a difficult position when facing divorce. On one hand, they should feel free to leave a situation that doesn’t feel comfortable or welcoming any longer. On the other hand, women are still largely working in less profitable jobs, and may have stayed...
If you are 50 or older and have decided that you want to get a divorce, you are going to go through a gray divorce. A gray divorce is a divorce in which one or both individuals is over the age of 50. These are unique divorces, because you are in a position where you...
If you were asked about your goals when finding a child custody solution during your divorce, would you say that you want to get what you want, prevent your ex from getting what they want, or do what is best for the children? If you chose the children, you agree with...
It’s a common myth that every divorce ends up in litigation. With the right approach, you can work through all your differences in mediation, thus avoiding the time, stress and money associated with litigating. Why consider divorce mediation? There’s no way of knowing...
You don't need to get married to be a good father, and you certainly don't have to have a spouse to have a child. Just because you never marry the mother of your child doesn't mean that if your relationship with her ends, your relationship with a child ends too. You...
A dissolution of marriage can be a stressful process to navigate. The law is complex and filled with nuance. It is not just the legal process that is exasperating; it is the divorce itself, which likely involves dividing one household into two, changing schedules,...
After parties get divorced and begin the transition of adjusting to a new way of living, several things can happen. One, the court order regarding physical and legal custody of the children works well for both parents. They move on with their lives, are able to...
In the minds of many people, divorce conjures images of couples battling in court over each of their assets and parenting time with their kids. While many divorcing couples choose to litigate the proceedings and have the court make determinations in a contested...
Becoming a parent is often a life-changing experience. Everything from how you perceive the world around you to your priorities will inevitably shift once you have responsibility for a child and an opportunity to see the world through their eyes. Embracing a parental...
