Divorce

The term, “work-life balance” is bouncing through multiple headlines and articles these days. And, during these trying times, how our work affects our lives has never been a hotter topic. However, one topic that has not been such a hot topic is how our jobs can affect...

When you divorce, your marital assets and debts will need to be divided between you and your spouse. This is referred to as property division. One of the first steps in the property division process is to execute a marital balance sheet. This is a list of your marital...

Under Indiana law, when a married couple divorces, they must divide any separate property from their marital property, and then divide the marital property in a way that meets standards of fairness under state guidelines. None of this is easy, but some parts of the...

If you divorce and have physical custody of you children, it is likely that you want to remain in the family home. This can help provide the children with the stability they need to process the divorce. To stay in the family home following your divorce, you will need...

Many couples decide to execute pre-nuptial agreement to forestall any severe disputes if they should decide to end their marriage. Unfortunately, a person looking forward to a long and happy marriage may discover that a seemingly ideal spouse has one or more serious...

Couples argue about money all the time, especially if one person is a “spender” and the other is a “saver.” These arguments can build up with some couples to the point where they decide they are simply not compatible, and they want to divorce. If you are facing...

After you divorce an ex-spouse due to domestic abuse, you pray that divorce will be the end. However, if your lawyer and you do not plan how to stop potential post-divorce abuse, you may find that, while you are not physically harmed anymore, your ex can still wreak...

As a newlywed, you likely were given gifts to start off your married life. Perhaps you eventually bought a home with your spouse. It is also likely that you made some major purchases while married, for example, new automobiles, electronics and furniture. So, what...

For older couples, future plans can take a nosedive when they decide to split. Even though the divorce rate in Indiana and elsewhere is down overall, it continues to go up for couples aged 50 and older, and it has tripled for those aged 65 and up since 1990. Among the...

Dividing assets is one of the most difficult issues that can trouble a couple who has decided to end their marriage. The problem can be especially difficult for a couple who owns substantial assets. Valuing the family home can be especially difficult both because the...