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Do not view your child custody as a fight to the death with your former spouse. What is at stake is the future of your child. When it comes to a divorce, an Indiana court is going to weigh the best interests of your child in determining custody. If you do the same,...
For years, millionaires made the news with prenuptial agreements that drew solid lines between what belonged to both parties. When Indiana couples brought unequal capital into the marriage, many people frowned on the prenuptial agreement as taking advantage of the...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...