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How you inform your child you are getting a divorce is crucial. You need to be careful to minimize the effects of the news on them. Your child's age is integral to how you raise the matter, as children process information differently based on their maturity level. If...
If you’re a parent going through a divorce, you know that a custody determination will need to be made regarding your child. The court may decide to grant sole custody to you or your ex. More commonly, the court awards joint custody so that both parents remain...
It is not guaranteed that having a criminal record will prevent you from receiving custody rights if you and your spouse get divorced. For instance, you may have minor charges on your record from two decades ago. While the court could consider this factor, as they...
Even after you get divorced, you and your former spouse may still live in the same town or city. But that’s not guaranteed to last forever. Months or years in the future, you may decide that it’s time to relocate and move to another state or just another city within...
Adultery, while a significant emotional and personal betrayal, does not always have a direct legal impact on divorce proceedings. Indiana is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that proof of wrongdoing like adultery is not required to divorce. However, infidelity can...
If you are getting divorced, you may end up selling your house. For many couples, the house is a marital asset. The easiest way to split it is just to sell it and divide the money. But you may be interested in keeping the home moving forward. This is possible, but...
While it may seem early to think about the holidays right now, co-parents can benefit from planning ahead to avoid stress and conflict during the upcoming months. The holiday season can be particularly challenging for families navigating shared custody, as the...
When getting married, it is common for couples to consider signing a premarital agreement (prenup). For Hoosiers, a well-drafted prenup can provide peace of mind by setting clear expectations and reducing the likelihood of disputes if the marriage ends. Here are...
Determining how to split the marital property is one of the biggest challenges couples face when divorcing. It can sometimes lead to spouses fighting or resorting to underhand tactics to try and gain an advantage over each other. One of those tactics is to dissipate...
When parents divorce, the courts set child support based on their financial situation. In Indiana, you can seek a modification if circumstances change. Hoosiers considering child support modification must, however, meet certain conditions, such as the following. The...