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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...
Indiana courts make custody decisions based on what is in a child’s best interest. This depends on several factors that are all considered equally. One of these factors is the wishes of the child, which many Indiana parents interpret to mean that their child can...
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?”...
Many types of criminal charges come in multiple levels of severity. This is true for drug possession crimes as well. Drugs are classified into different categories based on their perceived dangers and penalties depend upon the category of the drugs involved in the...
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...
Just as in other states across America, Indiana has specific rules when it comes to child support. The guidelines that have been created for the state determine the levels of child support and educational support that the Judicial Administration Committee of the...
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...
As readers of this blog know, child custody and co-parenting can be tricky. We have written about a creative solution called nesting in the past, but nesting is not always a good option for every ex-couple. For these co-parents, the only other option is to make both...