You spent hours and hours negotiating with your ex to come up with a parenting plan you could both live with, and now things are going along more or less like you wanted. Coordinating drop-offs and pickup times isn't always easy, but the basic plan is working, and you...
For nearly all family law questions that involve children, Indiana courts base their decision on their understanding of what's in the child's best interests. Under state law, the best interests of a child typically include "frequent, meaningful and continuing contact"...
Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony, is not always required in an Indiana divorce. At one time, it was common for Indiana courts to order one ex-spouse to pay maintenance for the other. Today, maintenance is required only under certain conditions. Equitable...
After a divorce, parents in Indiana may look forward to moving into the future with peace and happiness not just for themselves but for their child as well. But life is always evolving and there may come a time when a custodial parent or a noncustodial parent needs to...
Ending a marriage is a difficult, emotional, and seemingly overwhelming process. The first steps may be especially difficult. Here are some ways to prepare for your divorce. Consider your options Before taking this leap, explore your options unless you are in a...
The divorce rate is increasing overall and older couples haven’t been spared. According to the AARP, the number of divorces for those over age 65 (known as “gray divorce”) has tripled in the last 25 years. Getting divorced at any age presents challenges, but couples...
Going through a divorce can be an extremely taxing and expensive process, especially for business owners. When the average cost of a divorce can cause a spouse to suffer thousands of dollars in expenses or more, they need to be sure they are doing everything in their...
Being arrested and convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) in Evansville and throughout Indiana can cause major challenges in a person’s life. This is true for anyone of any age, but it is especially problematic for people who are younger and are looking...
It is not always easy for parents in Indiana to raise their children. There are many decisions that need to be made and many of them are not what the children may want to hear. This usually requires a unified effort between the parents and can be difficult if the...
Indiana is an equitable distribution state, which means that joint assets are divided based on who may need them more. In many cases, joint debts will be divided based on who has the means to repay them. If you were the breadwinner during the marriage, there is a...