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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Couples often try to work things out for months, even years, before deciding to get divorced. However, no matter how long you have been preparing for the divorce, emotions can still get the best of you once the process begins. Here are a few of the mistakes you should...
On this blog, we often write about the benefits of mediation in divorce. For many people, mediation is the best option for resolving a divorce. Generally speaking, when compared to courtroom litigation, mediation is faster, less expensive and less likely to lead to...
Many would say co-parenting is the ideal arrangement for raising kids after divorce. But co-parenting may not work out for some families. Parents might have too much ongoing hostility to exercise the significant level of cooperation co-parenting requires or there may...
Scott Smith has been selected to the 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service...
Divorced or separated Indiana parents know that co-parenting can be complex and challenging, no matter how well you get along with your co-parent. Although there may be negative feelings lingering between you and your co-parent, maintaining a healthy co-parenting...