On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Sep 16, 2020 | Family Law
Most people believe that divorce necessarily happens in a courtroom, but this is not the case. In fact, in many instances, a trial divorce is not the best option. Many divorcing couples choose collaborative divorce as an affordable alternative to trial divorce. There...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Aug 13, 2020 | Family Law
Those getting divorced in Indiana are often encouraged to obtain the advice of numerous experts during the process. One specialized expert that may help is a divorce financial planner. This professional can help point out financial issues that need to be addressed and...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Jul 24, 2020 | Family Law
Individuals in Indiana and other areas of the United States can financially prepare themselves for divorce by taking time to evaluate their finances beforehand. Whether the divorce was expected or unexpected, there are several important financial preparations that...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Jun 3, 2020 | Family Law
Changes in retirement plans and how much support to give children and grandchildren are among the issues that may arise for couples in Indiana who get a divorce at an older age. Sometimes referred to as “gray divorce,” this presents some challenges that...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | May 19, 2020 | Family Law
In Indiana, credit is very important when it comes to starting life again after the divorce. It may be necessary to buy or rent a home. However, many people report that their credit score can drop by 50 points or more in a divorce. It is not the divorce itself that...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Apr 1, 2020 | Family Law
Depending on the age of the spouses involved, divorce can lead to many unique issues. As partners pass the age of 50, there are considerations that may not be present for younger spouses. Gray divorces in Indiana may still be complicated even when there are no...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Feb 26, 2020 | Family Law
Indiana families may face a challenge when it comes to dividing a loved one’s tangible assets after that person’s death. Tangible assets are the physical objects that may not be as easily distributed or bought and sold as some property and money. Photo...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Jan 4, 2020 | Family Law
Unmarried couples must take the proper steps to establish paternity for their children. Unlike married couples, where paternity is automatically established by the birth of the baby, babies born out of wedlock will not have paternity determined unless certain steps...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Jan 3, 2020 | Family Law
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,...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Nov 28, 2019 | Family Law
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...
