Situations where parents cannot co-parent allow for one party to make the ultimate decisions in the child’s best interest. Divorces involving minor children tend to be more complicated than other divorce scenarios. In addition to addressing economic issues, the...
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What is the most overlooked prenuptial agreement clause type?
Prenuptial agreements are commonly used in high-asset/net worth or subsequent marriages, as many couples aim to protect their family business interest, anticipated inheritance and other substantial assets. Prenuptial agreements clarify financial responsibilities...
How divorce mediation can help children deal with divorce
Divorce is an emotional process, but it does not have to be an adversarial one. People in the midst of a divorce can find healthy outlets for their emotions and ways to cooperate with their spouses instead of engaging in conflict. Mediation can help divorcing couples...
Is a small business marital property in an Indiana divorce?
Spouses can only protect certain assets as their separate resources when they divorce by signing a prenuptial agreement that designates the business as separate property and protected it from division. Otherwise, a business interest is likely a marital asset subject...
3 forms of help available for divorcing stay-at-home spouses
The idea of divorce tends to intimidate stay-at-home or non-bread-winning spouses. In many families, one spouse might leave their career to raise the children, maintain the family home and/or care for aging parents. The unpaid services they provide for the family are...
Does cheating “matter” in an Indiana divorce case?
Infidelity is one of the top reasons for divorce, even among seemingly happy couples. The option of pursuing divorce on the grounds of infidelity does not exist in Indiana. However, proving your spouse not only cheated during the marriage, but also dissipated assets...
What should you consider during property division?
Going through a divorce generally requires you and your spouse to divide all the assets and liabilities that that exist when either one of you files for divorce. Property division (distribution of the marital estate) is a major undertaking, especially if you have...
Re-entering the workforce following divorce
Divorce is a significant life event that can inspire various challenges, often especially for those who have been stay-at-home parents and homemakers during their marriage. One of the most pressing concerns for individuals in this situation is how to re-enter the job...
Is it possible to co-parent with a narcissistic ex?
The end of a romantic relationship is difficult, but when children are involved, the challenges become even more complex. Throw narcissism into the mix, and co-parenting can feel like an impossible tightrope walk. Narcissists, with their inflated sense of...
Parenting coordination for ‘high conflict’ cases
Divorce is difficult for children. Indiana parents who are in the process of ending their marriage and are in dispute over custody and parenting time need to keep the child’s needs in mind. Of course, that includes the child having a safe place to live, having proper...