Divorcing a spouse who shows narcissistic traits is an undeniably tough situation. These individuals often exhibit controlling behavior, a lack of empathy and an unwillingness to compromise—qualities that can make the divorce process even more difficult than it might...
How would you like to learn that the son or daughter you loved and supported since birth is not your biological child? That’s been the unfortunate experience for far too many men. Learning that your child is not actually your biological issue is a life-changing...
When we’ve built a life together over decades, it’s easy to assume it will carry us through the rest of our years. But sometimes, later in life, the path forward begins to look different for each of us. These changes can be difficult to talk about, especially when...
Summer usually serves as a welcome break from the school year and a chance for families to enjoy time together. For co-parents, however, planning an out-of-state trip with the children may prompt important legal and logistical considerations. If you co-parent with...
Gray divorce is a term that is commonly used to refer to the intentional ending of a marriage between spouses who have both been together for many years and who are both older than the age of 50. This phenomenon is becoming more commonplace, even though getting...
Divorce has a tendency to cause short-term financial challenges. It can be very costly to move out and establish a separate household. People also have to pay for the divorce process itself, along with splitting their property. Spouses preparing for divorces often try...
The practical issues that arise during divorce can be as challenging as the emotional elements of divorce. Spouses have to work out ways to split up their financial resources and obligations. That process can be very challenging, as divorcing spouses tend to disagree...
There are two main ways to establish legal paternity. The first is through cooperation with the mother of a child. Parents can fill out voluntary acknowledgments together that legally establish a man's relationship with his child. In cases where the parents cannot...
In recent years, gray divorce has become significantly more common. People in their 50s or beyond decide to end a marriage that may have lasted for decades. Gray divorces have the potential to be socially and financially devastating, especially when spouses employ a...
In Indiana, the primary difference in child custody between unmarried and married couples is that unmarried mothers automatically have sole legal custody of the child until the court orders otherwise. In contrast, married couples share joint custody until a court...
