A Trusted Ally For Divorce In Indiana

Last updated on June 13, 2024

Divorce is a high-stakes and often stressful event that most people would rather avoid. At Bumb Law Office, LLC, we understand how difficult divorce is. This is why we have devoted our careers to taking the stress and acrimony out of divorce to the greatest possible extent while helping our clients reach positive outcomes.

Divorce is a difficult transition, but a new chapter of your life lies ahead. We are here to help you write that chapter and choose the best possible outcome for you and your most precious loved ones. From our office in Evansville, we handle divorces and other family law issues for people in Vanderburgh County and throughout the surrounding areas of southwest Indiana.

Experienced Guidance Through All Aspects Of Divorce

A dissolution of marriage may involve many legal issues, including the division of marital assets, child custody and support, and spousal maintenance. During this difficult and emotional time, it is important to have the professional legal representation of an attorney with the experience and knowledge to guide you through this legal process.

Our attorney, Laurie Baiden Bumb, will help you make the best decisions for you and your family. She and our two support staffers are devoted to seeking the most favorable results available for each of the firm’s clients, whether in the courtroom or through settlement negotiations. If you are involved in a divorce proceeding, be informed and be sure that your legal rights are protected. You will benefit from having expert legal counsel on your side.

Common Divorce Questions And Answers

Below, you’ll find answers to some of the questions we are asked most often by prospective clients. If you have further questions or need assistance with your divorce proceedings, our firm is here to provide you with guidance and support during this challenging time. We are committed to helping you understand your legal rights and options.

What are Indiana’s residency requirements for divorce?

If you wish to file for divorce in Indiana, either you or your spouse must have resided here for six months or more. Individual counties also have a three-month waiting period. If you have lived in the same place for at least the past six months, you satisfy both requirements.

How does Indiana’s waiting period for divorce work?

Once a divorce petition is filed, Indiana law requires a waiting period of 60 days before it can be finalized, even when there are no disagreements about the terms. This period allows for the possibility of reconciliation and ensures that both parties have time to fully consider their decision.

Keep in mind that in most cases, the waiting period expires well before the couple is ready to finalize the divorce. If you and your spouse have issues of disagreement regarding property division, child custody or any other aspect of the divorce, those could take several months to resolve.

What should I do to prep for divorce?

There are several things you can do to make the divorce process faster and easier. The first is very important but too often ignored: Stay off social media. If you know or suspect that any aspect of your divorce proceeding will be contested, anything you post on social media can and likely will be discovered by your spouse’s attorney – regardless of your privacy settings. Instead of trying to carefully craft what you say online, just save yourself the risk and avoid using social media at all during this time.

Next, you can find and collect important financial documents. Things like tax records, pay stubs and a list of your assets will give your attorney a head start on the discovery process in preparation for asset division.

Finally, think about what you want for the future. Be specific, because this will help you know how to strategize. Do you want to keep the family home or sell it? Are certain assets a high priority for you? Do you need spousal support to make ends meet after divorce? You may not get everything you want in the divorce, but you should at least start with clear goals.

Speak With An Experienced Divorce Lawyer Today

To arrange a confidential legal consultation with an experienced divorce attorney in Evansville, contact our law firm online or by telephone at 812-913-5007.