Divorce

Property division is often one of the most challenging parts of going through a divorce, particularly for those who have considerable assets. While the home is often one of the largest assets, retirement accounts might also be valuable.  If a 401k is part of your...

While preparing for divorce, gathering information about family finances is a critical step. Frequently, people focus so much on financial records, such as income tax returns and credit card statements, that they fail to properly address smaller assets. Creating a...

It’s common to zero in on valuable property during a high-stakes divorce, such as the family home, investment accounts, business interests and retirement savings, since these assets seem to matter most. However, the actual value of what you receive is not always as...

For many people, the start of a New Year is a time to take stock of their lives and set priorities for the future. Occasionally, an individual's goals may require major changes to their current circumstances. Some attorneys and social researchers refer to January as...

In most cases, Indiana courts consider nearly everything either spouse owns as part of the marital estate when dividing assets during divorce. It doesn’t matter whether an asset was acquired before the marriage or built up over time. There is a rebuttable presumption...

A high‑asset divorce often involves complex financial structures beyond a traditional salary. Executives may receive bonuses, stock options and other incentives that do not fit neatly into a standard property division analysis. The Indiana equitable distribution...

Divorce conflicts often focus on valuable assets that spouses share. Addressing real property and retirement savings can cause tension. If the spouses run a business together or one of them has a successful business or professional practice, their business holdings...

A gray divorce generally just means that the couple splitting up is further along in their lives. Many people use it to refer to a divorce when someone is 50 or older, for example. Some studies have found that the divorce rate is going up for those over 45 and that it...

Divorce can bring out the worst in some people, especially during the asset division process. Indiana follows an equitable division process, which means assets are divided based on what is fair rather than strictly equal. However, some spouses believe they have an...

When married couples go through a high-asset divorce, dividing the marital property can become quite complex. However, each shared asset must be valued and split between the former spouses. Let’s delve into one common asset shared by high-earner couples — the country...