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Families often look forward to summer vacations because those trips are a chance to get away from home and relax. Children usually look forward to the summer months because they don’t have to go to school. But, for divorced parents, summer vacations and school breaks...
Wedding planning can be a daunting task for a lot of Indiana couples. Aside from the ceremony itself, there is also the legal paperwork to consider. Taking the time to make sure your future marital union is legally sound can cause less headaches when the big day...
Property division requires transparency from both spouses, yet hidden assets are a common issue in divorce proceedings. When assets are not fully disclosed, you may be at a financial disadvantage. By knowing how assets are concealed and how to address these issues,...
If you face problems in your marriage, you may wonder whether legal separation or divorce makes more sense. Indiana law allows both options, but they serve different purposes. Understanding how each one works can help you decide what fits your situation. What legal...
When people decide to divorce, they often don't want to face judgment from others. No one wants people to tell them that they are at fault for a divorce. In many cases, people quickly assume that the person who filed for divorce is the party to blame for the decline...
A divorce can expose truths that were never meant to come to light. One of the most painful discoveries is learning that a secret child exists outside the marriage. When such a secret surfaces, emotions often collide with legal realities. It doesn’t matter if the...
People who are going through a divorce have to divide all the property they acquired during the marriage. The marital home is often one of the biggest assets, and it is probably also the one with the biggest emotional attachment. This can make it particularly...
The decision to split up from your child’s other parent is a major change in your life. Some people who end a relationship with each other have the option of never speaking to each other again, but that’s not the case when they share children. Each interaction with...
Divorce is an emotionally charged process, and what can make it even worse is when one party repeatedly attempts to communicate despite boundaries. This can heighten stress, confusion or even fear. Persistent messages, calls or unexpected visits from an ex during a...
Child custody is often a difficult decision for parents to make. Many parents find it difficult to split custody with the other parent, which can divide the time parents are involved in their child’s life. Some parents may not want the other parent involved in their...