Ending a marriage is a difficult journey, and some people in same-sex marriages wonder whether the process will be more challenging for them. If you are in a same-sex marriage, you likely want to know how long the legal process will take. While every situation is...
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The role of temporary orders in a high conflict divorce
When emotions run high and cooperation seems impossible, you need immediate answers about how your family will function during your divorce. Temporary orders can help provide the stability that you need. This blog explains their purpose and how they may affect the...
Modifying child support and spousal maintenance during holidays in Indiana
The holidays bring joy, family gatherings, and gifts. However, they also bring more expenses. You browse the toy store aisles, calculate travel costs and plan holiday meals with your child. Your budget stretches thin and you may wonder if Indiana law allows you to...
3 things to consider when discussing divorce with your spouse
Ending a marriage can be heartbreaking. However, a dissolution of marriage can (and should) be accomplished with love. While you and your spouse may have differences to the extent you cannot stay together, it is normal to still feel fondness for each other and...
What factors can influence parenting time schedules?
Parenting time, at its simple core, refers to the schedules for children to spend time between parents. Parenting time includes schedules for school semesters, holidays, special days, such as birthdays, summer, fall and spring breaks. Although parties determine...
Should you keep the investment property in your divorce?
Dividing property during a divorce can be challenging, especially when it involves assets like rental homes, vacation properties, or other real estate investments. Deciding whether to keep an investment property requires looking at both financial and practical...
How to value a closely-held company in divorce in Indiana
The prospect of dividing a business, as a potential result of a divorce, can be very stressful. Many business owners do not realize how difficult it is to split a closely held company. If the business is not valued correctly, you could lose more than you expect....
Could a postnuptial agreement help prevent a messy divorce?
Married couples often notice numerous warning signs before divorce occurs. They might slowly grow apart over multiple years or notice an uptick in the number of disagreements that they have. Stressful experiences, including the children leaving home, the death of...
Is deferred compensation at risk when a professional divorces?
The more successful people become, the more complicated their financial circumstances typically are. Successful professionals often have a variety of assets that they invest and diversify. High wage earners and well-compensated professionals often receive relatively...
3 important questions when a marital estate includes a home
The process of separating financially is a consequential process in any divorce. Couples have to address their shared financial obligations and make arrangements to divide their resources. Assets that represent more value and emotional significance become priorities...