When parents divorce or separate, they typically have to share responsibility for their children. The exact details of each parent's contributions may be substantially different from one case to the next. Typically, the best custody arrangements come from the parents...
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What does it mean to “dissipate” marital assets?
In a high-asset divorce, it’s very common for one spouse to allege that the other is trying to hide assets. For instance, maybe you just noticed that your spouse gave a large amount of money to a family member. Your spouse claims it’s for an old debt that they needed...
How marital collections can complicate high-asset divorces
Prioritizing their most valuable assets is common practice when couples divorce. High-asset couples with extensive marital estates may focus their negotiation efforts on investments, real property, vehicles and other highly valuable assets. Generally speaking, any...
Avoid these 3 common mistakes in the lead-up to a divorce
The outcome of your divorce can affect nearly every aspect of your life, from your finances to your relationship with your children. As such, it’s essential to approach the process with careful consideration and clarity. What you do before the divorce matters just as...
What should you know about preparing for divorce?
The decision to divorce is one that often doesn’t come as a surprise. Most people can see the signs of when it’s coming. If you know that divorce is on the horizon, it’s time to start preparing. Divorce is a comprehensive process that involves legal and financial...
Social media may not be a good idea during a divorce
Many people spend considerable time on social media each day. Some choose to share various details of their life on these platforms. Others just mindlessly scroll through the posts. While social media is a major part of life for some people, it’s one that should be...
Getting more parenting time if you can’t regularly see your kids
Many divorcing couples create a custody agreement and parenting plan that involve regularly alternating time with the children. This can be good for the children since they get to regularly see each parent. And it can be good for both parents, as it gives them regular...
What makes high-asset divorces more complex?
Divorces that involve significant wealth often come with added complications. These cases are not just about ending a marriage. They involve untangling financial ties that may have grown over many years. The higher the value of the assets, the more challenging it can...
What happens to business ownership in a divorce?
Going through a divorce is never easy, but if you or your spouse own a business, the process becomes more complicated. In Indiana, the court treats the business as part of the marital estate, so it’s subject to division. Whether it’s a small family business or a large...
Indiana family courts: Grandparents’ visitation rights cases
Grandparents have usually already fulfilled their parental responsibilities. Their children have grown and now have children of their own. Grandparents enjoy a special role in the lives of the grandchildren through choice, not obligation. They often provide childcare...