Caring Evansville Attorneys Guiding You Toward Life Beyond Divorce
The legal ordeal that often accompanies divorce can make a bad situation even worse. At Bob Zoss Law Office, LLC, our attorneys can help you make a fresh start through supportive, effective representation.
Our experienced Evansville divorce lawyers are recognized throughout southern Indiana for their record of success in complex, high-asset divorce cases. Our focus on constructive mediation, personalized service and proactive counsel helps quickly resolve conflicts in your favor. If a collaborative solution cannot be found, we are fully prepared to stand up for your interests in the Indiana courts.
You Set The Goals – We Help You Achieve Them
Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, we will act in your best interests at all times. We take the time to understand your situation, outline your objectives and work closely with you to develop a strategy that leads to the results that you need and deserve.
Our attorneys quickly and efficiently identify the key aspects of your case in order to work with maximum effect. In high-asset divorces, we are skilled in the discovery and accurate valuation of a variety of assets, ensuring that you receive an equitable share of your marital property. When your children’s security, stability and welfare are the highest priority, we will negotiate or litigate to secure the child support and custody agreements that are in their best interests.
How Property Is Divided In An Indiana Divorce
Indiana is one of the states that follows an equitable distribution method for divorce. Equitable distribution means that the division of the marital estate is not even, but divides – as the law states – “in a just and reasonable matter.”
Typically, the courts will look to many factors within the marriage and the divorce before making any final determinations on what should be awarded where. They may review:
- The length of the marriage
- The relative assets of both spouses
- The income of both spouses
- The contributions of both to the marital estate
- Circumstances in the divorce
Typically, longer marriages and where there is significant financial dependence, the division may be closer to even, but that’s not always the case. Every aspect of the property division process can be up for discussion.
Grounds For Divorce In Indiana
It is important to note that among the grounds for divorce, “marital misconduct” such as infidelity, is not a factor. The legal grounds for divorce in Indiana include the following:
- A felony conviction
- Impotency
- Incurable insanity
- Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage
It is the last, irretrievable breakdown, that deserves attention, as it is the term for no-fault divorce in the state. Anyone who meets residency requirements may file for an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage divorce.
Contact Us Today And Tell Us What’s Important To You
Your case is personal to you, so it’s personal to us. We have the skill, the knowledge and the experience to help you pursue what’s most important and support you throughout your divorce. Call 812-266-9609 to discuss your case or complete our online contact form to set up a consultation.