While divorce is often in the best interest of families where conflict is high, it can still have a negative impact on children. Kids often express a wide range of emotions during divorce, including, guilt, sadness, frustration, and fear, and it is up to parents to...
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Building your financial reserve post-divorce
Your finances are one area that will feel the impact of your divorce. Even if you have a great career that will continue to support you through your changing relationship, having to split your assets with your ex will leave you with less than you had before. Even...
Why does cooperation help you through divorce?
Going through a divorce can leave you feeling spent and exhausted both mentally and emotionally. You likely want to do anything and everything in your power to make it easier not only on yourself but on your child as well. Fortunately, there are certain steps you can...
Can you relocate with your kids after your divorce?
Your divorce in Indiana certainly brings with it a degree of finality. However, life does go on for both you and your ex-spouse. Part of that may include the opportunity to move away from the state to either pursue a new relationship, to be closer to immediate family...
Do you know about nesting?
Reinventing your life after divorce is often one of the most challenging aspects of the process. Particularly if you and your ex-spouse hold your children in joint custody, you will have to figure out a way to manage this. Traditionally, families after divorce set up...
Keeping your full 401(k) in your divorce
Like many of those that come to see us here at the Wallace Law Firm for assistance with their divorce cases, you may feel completely prepared going into your divorce proceedings. The news, then, that your 401(k) account is subject to marital property division may come...
How to develop a mutually rewarding parenting plan
One goal of co-parenting is to provide children with the stability and resources they require to lead happy and healthy lives. Yet, some separating parents become so consumed with their personal needs and feelings that they completely overlook their kids. Fortunately,...
Hoosiers with disabilities benefit from special needs trusts
Because Hoosiers who have serious injuries and illnesses are often unable to work, many qualify for public assistance. To receive funds through means-tested programs, such as Supplemental Security Income or Medicaid, individuals must have limited financial resources. ...