Your spouse files for divorce and serves you the paperwork. You are surprised, as you did not even know that they were thinking about a divorce. However, when you check your bank account, you realize that this is something your spouse has been considering for some...
If you are getting a divorce, it is generally best to tell your children as soon as you know for sure that the relationship is going to end. Talking to them early is important because children are intuitive and may sense that something is wrong with the relationship,...
When your former partner starts making major decisions about your child without your input, your role as a parent may feel pushed to the side. In Indiana, your court order usually controls how decision making works, especially in joint legal custody cases. Knowing...
When you and your spouse initially got divorced, you still lived fairly close to one another. Perhaps you filed for divorce and then moved out and got an apartment just a few miles away. Exchanging the children was easy, and the child custody arrangement set up by the...
Divorce is likely one of the most difficult transitions a family experiences. While many parents worry about the financial and legal aspects of ending a marriage, their main concern is about how the separation will affect their children. Your child may feel confused,...
Encounters with law enforcement can be stressful, even for people who have done nothing wrong. How you respond during a stop, questioning or arrest can influence your freedom, your record and your long-term legal standing. In Indiana, understanding your rights is a...
Grandparents often provide housing and child care for their children and grandchildren. They may purchase clothing and toys that parents can't afford. Their role in a grandchild's life can have a profound positive impact. Most of the time, grandparents simply offer...
Going through a divorce typically means dividing marital assets. For many couples, one of the most expensive and important assets they own is a home. They need to determine how it should be addressed during property division. Everyone’s situation is unique. Below are...
Divorce rarely feels like a clean break when children are involved. Many parents find themselves thinking more about everyday moments like who helps with homework, how mornings will work and whether their child will feel secure moving between homes. In Indiana,...
A child support order is often used during a divorce, especially if there is an income discrepancy between the parents or if they are going to have different amounts of parenting time or physical custody. Child support is used to balance out the financial obligations,...
