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...
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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...
How Indiana’s laws may require spouses to divide their business
When filing for divorce, a business owner may need to obtain a professional appraisal to determine his or her enterprise’s divisibility. As noted by SmartAsset, Indiana's equitable division laws require Hoosier couples to divide their marital assets fairly. Marital...
How do you handle social media a during divorce?
Social media may have changed the way you communicate and connect with friends and family members over the past few years. This is true for many Americans, and today, most people use social media in some form. According to the Pew Research Center, out of every 10...