If you have been experiencing difficulties in your marriage, you may be considering divorce. While it may not be what you planned for your life, you may find yourself in a situation where you do not have any other options. Even if you are certain that you need to file...
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How can you prove alcohol abuse in a child custody case?
Addiction of any kind does not just affect the addicted individual — it can impact the whole family. For this reason, accusations of alcohol abuse can drastically influence the outcome of a child custody case. Whether you suspect your child’s other parent of abusing...
How the state decides on parenting time
When it comes to determining child custody, there are various factors that come into play. The needs of the child as well as the ability of each parent to provide for those needs are basic considerations, but there are other factors as well. According to the Indiana...
Should you worry about your spouse’s digital wallet?
When going through divorce, asset division often serves as one of the biggest issues you may face. It is a time-consuming process and often costs quite a bit in judicial fees, too. Unfortunately, it can get even more complex if your spouse decides they want to try...
What are the hardest things about divorce?
Not only is divorce itself hard, but trying to identify the parts that are most difficult is also challenging. According to Psychology Today, the reason is that your divorce is unique from anyone else's, and everyone experiences it in an individual way. Even if you...
How do you tell your child about the split?
Is there a right time to tell your child about divorce? A wrong time? How do you break the news as softly as possible, if there is a way to break such news softly in the first place? As a divorcing parent, questions like this surely swirl in your head. While getting a...
How do you co-parent when your ex-spouse lives far away?
Not every divorced couple has the ability to stay in close proximity of one another after a split. In fact, many do not want this, either. While some may stay together because of their children, others have no choice but to move away. In these situations, how do...
What emotions do children often exhibit during divorce?
While you had a hard enough time accepting your marriage's end, you must now tell your children. What should you expect from them? The Child Mind Institute explores common emotional reactions children have to divorce. Prepare yourself and your children for the...
Tips for co-parenting with a bully
Did you divorce because your ex’s behavior involved putdowns, insults, insinuations that created drama and conflict? You may worry about co-parenting effectively in Indiana with such a toxic personality. According to Psychology Today, authoritarian parents make their...
How do you save money during a divorce?
Just as you spent money on your wedding, you must spend money to dissolve your marriage. In both instances, you can take steps to reduce costs. U.S. News & World Report explains how to avoid spending more than necessary on divorce. Understand where and how to keep...