Indiana residents like you who are looking into getting a divorce with your spouse should be aware of all of the potential hurdles you could run into. Of them, some may involve the splitting of your assets, as this can be a sensitive and difficult topic....
Family Law And Divorce
Implications and reasons behind grey divorce
Recently in Indiana and throughout the country, there has been a demographic trend in family law that involves older couples. According to Forbes, it is becoming more common for couples who have been married for a long time to end their marriage. Statistics show that...
Does back child support impact passport eligibility?
Various legal complications often arise for parents who fall behind on their child support obligations. It is very important for non-custodial parents to be aware of their responsibilities and the potential impact of delinquency. Aside from being taken into custody,...
Do non-custodial parents have rights to contact their children?
The State of Indiana suggests that it fits the child’s best interests to have meaningful contact with parents. The Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines instruct parents on a child’s contact with his or her parents. If you live apart from your child, you still have rights...
How is Indiana child support calculated?
Like other states, Indiana legally requires both parents to provide financial support for their child or children. The family court determines a payment amount for one or both parents based on an established formula. Learn more about the factors that influence Indiana...
Do grandparents have visitation rights?
When a marriage dissolves, it does not only impact the mother and father but the family of the two. Grandparents serve as a vital component to the family unit. When your son or daughter divorces his or her spouse, you may wonder what this means for your relationship...
Millennials utilizing prenuptial agreements more, divorcing less
Most Indiana residents likely know at least one couple who have gotten divorced, and it is possible that a prenuptial agreement played a role in the separation process. A properly structured prenuptial agreement may allow for both partners in a relationship to...
Grandparents’ rights in Indiana
Grandparents plan an integral role in their grandchildren's lives, so when a parent cuts off contact for whatever reason — whether because of divorce, death of the other parent or a family feud — it can hurt both the child and the grandparent. Though Indiana law does...
Is divorce mediation right for me?
Mediation is an alternative to divorce that many couples in Indiana find beneficial. However, for some couples, it is not recommended, as it requires both parties to work together to reach an amicable solution. Lifehacker provides a few examples of when divorce might...
How can I tell my spouse is cheating?
For most couples in Indiana, infidelity is a deal breaker issue. Because cheating is so serious, even the suspicion that your spouse is being unfaithful can cause endless strife in your marriage. While they may not apply to every couple, Very Well Mind explains some...