In Indiana, the division of a marital home during a divorce can take various paths, each with unique implications and considerations. This state uses equitable distribution, which seeks a fair, but not necessarily equal, division of assets. Understanding the...
How to approach gift-giving as co-parents during the holidays
During the holiday season, co-parents often find themselves navigating the delicate balance of gift-giving. If you co-parent with your ex, it helps to have insights on how to approach this task with finesse. This way, you can successfully create lasting memories for...
Options for a family business during a divorce
Do you own and operator family business? Maybe you and your spouse got married and then decided that you would work together and launch a business, knowing that you had complementary skills and would work well together. As a result, you are now both equal co-owners of...
Is it time to review and modify your spousal support order?
Not many aspects of the divorce are as contentious as spousal support. This is especially true because it can have a long-term financial impact on both parties. While the circumstances under which spousal support is awarded vary from case to case, it helps to note...
3 credit card issues that can arise during Indiana divorces
Most married couples use credit cards as one of many financial tools to help their household to maintain the highest standard of living possible. Credit cards can cover unexpected expenses and budgetary shortfalls when income is lower than usual. They can also allow...
How can you nurture your own well-being during a divorce?
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging and turbulent time in a person's life. If you’re divorcing, all of the transitions and changes can leave you feeling overwhelmed and physically, mentally and emotionally drained. Amid the legal and emotional complexities of...
How important is trust to an uncontested divorce?
It can be challenging to trust your soon-to-be ex-spouse to be fair and transparent, especially if they have proved untrustworthy during the marriage, which may have led to the divorce. However, trust can be necessary during a divorce, especially an uncontested one. ...
Tips for co-parents trying to get through the summer
Summer brings warmth, longer days, and for many children, a break from school. For divorced or separated parents, however, it can also bring added challenges to co-parenting arrangements. Here are some essential tips for making co-parenting during the summer months...
How money can lead to a divorce
Divorce is one of the most challenging life situations for most people. Several factors can lead to it, and money is one of them. Money is a sensitive topic in different institutions, including marriage -- and it can play a direct or indirect part in whether a...
What if your spouse is hiding marital assets?
In an Indiana divorce, both parties are legally required to disclose what they own and owe. This is intended to ensure that marital property is divided equitably per Indiana marital property laws. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for some couples to withhold marital...