When parents divorce, a custody arrangement is usually set. In some cases, partners are able to agree on a schedule that meets the child’s best interests. If this is not feasible, then the court will set a custody arrangement that meets the child’s best interests. ...
Changes in arguments can signify an upcoming divorce
Understanding that a divorce may be coming in advance can be beneficial. It gives you time to plan. You can do things like gathering financial documents or considering what you want to do about child custody if you are a parent. As such, it can be useful to look for...
Tips to make transition days easier for children
Many aspects of a child’s life change when their parents aren’t romantically involved any longer. One of these is that they may have to move back and forth between two homes. Those days when they move from one parent to the other can be stressful for the kids. It’s...
Who keeps the family car in an Indiana divorce?
If you and your spouse are thinking about filing for divorce in Indiana, you may have come across the term “equitable distribution” while doing some early research concerning what you can expect from this process. Understanding how this principle will be applied to...
Important deadlines during divorce in Indiana
It is true that every divorce case in Indiana is unique, but there are also some specific details that apply to all cases. Certain deadlines have been established, and those going through a divorce need to know exactly what these deadlines will mean for their case....
How virtual visitation can help kids and co-parents
The end of a marriage or partnership can be an emotionally tumultuous time for both children and co-parents. Grief and anxiety often develop in the wake of this significant life change, impacting the mental health and well-being of everyone involved. For co-parents...
Options for a marital home during property division
A marital home is often the most sentimental and most expensive assets in a marriage. As such, when a couple goes through a divorce, the fate of the marital home is often one of the most difficult decisions they have to make. When determining how to proceed, spouses...
What happens to the marital home in divorce?
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...