Stepparent adoptions are often beneficial for the entire family. Stepparents can strengthen the family unit and protect their relationship with their stepchildren. If there is a divorce or a death in the family, the stepparent can still retain custody or at least...
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What financial records should you gather for divorce?
Divorce often means reviewing financial records that you rarely look at together. You may have a home, retirement savings, joint accounts or debts that grew over many years. If you own a business or hold several investments, finding the right documents might take more...
How much visitation can Indiana grandparents secure?
Some grandparents see their grandchildren weekly or even daily. They may provide child care for working parents or may pick the children up from school. They may spend a day together every weekend or might live with them. Other grandparents may see their grandchildren...
What should you consider when divorcing in your 50s?
Divorce in your 50s may affect plans that took decades to build. You might share a home, retirement savings or a business with your spouse. You could also be thinking about how you will cover your own expenses while getting used to a new daily routine. At this stage...
3 key tips for celebrating birthdays when sharing custody
For children, their birthdays are often among the most exciting days of the year. A child's birthday is when they are the center of attention. They may receive gifts or enjoy parties with friends and family. They feel special for the day and may look forward to it for...
Can gray divorce affect retirement benefits?
Divorces among adults near or at retirement age have become much more common in recent years. Property division, financial support obligations and changed living arrangements can all alter retirement budgets. People may also worry about loss of important retirement...
Is it time to “update” your prenup?
If you’re like many people who have been married for some time, you may not have thought much over the years about the prenuptial agreement you and your spouse signed before you wed. Unless you hit a very rough patch in your marriage, you may have forgotten all about...
Separate accounts can be important early in a divorce
Preparing in advance before divorce begins can set people up for the smoothest legal process possible. Gathering financial records and tapping into social support networks can both be important steps for those preparing to file for divorce or anticipating a spouse’s...
When a business is at risk during an Indiana divorce
People who run businesses or professional practices rely on their organizations for income. They may have long-term plans that include developing the company and eventually listing it for sale or passing it to their children when they retire. All of those plans can be...
2 important people to notify when you divorce
Divorce is not something you should try to face alone. Family and friends can often provide critical support at this time to make things easier for you and any children you may have. There are others, too, whom you should consider informing. Here are two. 1. Your...