Divorce

Divorce is a difficult and painful decision that many couples face. However, sometimes it may be the best option for both partners and their children. And, there are signs that Illinois couples should look out for that mean they should likely divorce. Lost respect and...

The great majority of Indiana couples who have chosen to end their marriages want to avoid as much of the stress and anger that seem to infest other divorces. One of the best methods of achieving this goal is to enter into mediation with the other party. The basics of...

While divorce rates in the US are decreasing, almost half of all marriages end in divorce. The most common reasons for the high divorce rate are insufficient commitment, affairs and excessive conflict. Here is more on the factors that can contribute to a couple...

For most married couples, their largest asset is the family home. As a result, when many couples divorce, the asset that is fought over the most is likely the family home as well. This means that for couples, a common question is, “Who gets the house in our divorce?”...

Indiana courts follow the laws of equitable distribution when dividing up property in a divorce. This means that rather than dividing all marital property evenly between the spouses, the courts will determine a fair and equitable way to divide up the property. Courts...

When you decide it is time to divorce your spouse, one of your primary concerns is how you will financially afford to start your new life. It is a natural thought that you might have, and you should plan for that future. However, unless you handle 100% of the finances...

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...