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...

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...

When medical issues strike, they can put a lot of stress on your life. This is especially true when it’s a very serious and long-term diagnosis. A common example is a cancer diagnosis, which, even when fully survivable, could take extensive treatment for months or...

Communication is one of the most important aspects of co-parenting. Whether you’re speaking to your ex, about your ex, to the children or about the children, you must ensure that you’re using the proper communication methods. A communication breakdown can make the...

When you and your child’s other parent ended your romantic relationship, you likely drew up a legally-enforceable parenting plan as an element of your child custody order. Over time, one or more terms within that parenting plan may have become unmanageable, irrelevant...

Divorce has an unfortunate way of causing seemingly simple disagreements between spouses to escalate into outright battles. Unresolved conflict between parents can have harmful effects on the kids of divorce. Sometimes, co-parent disputes deescalate after the divorce...

It is possible to modify child custody orders that no longer serve the children's best interests. If both parents have no objection to such changes, they can craft a mutual agreement and formalize it in court. Otherwise, you can file a petition to modify the custody...

People often think that a divorce comes after a big argument or some major negative event. This isn’t always the case. It’s possible that the end of a marriage can stem from some seemingly small things that just aren’t right in the relationship. There are a few subtle...

Property division is usually a hotly contested issue in most divorce proceedings. Deciding who gets what is never easy, especially if the separating couple cannot agree on how to go about everything. Usually, the assets and property owned by the couple (marital...