If you are recently divorced or have plans to get a divorce, it’s important to understand what might be financially required of you during or after the proceedings. Divorce is never easy, but the more you know about the process ahead of time, including how spousal...
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Property division in Indiana divorce proceedings
Dividing property can be one of the most difficult things that people need to resolve in divorce proceedings. In general, it is preferable for divorcing spouses to reach a mutual agreement about property division. In order to negotiate strategically and know what to...
Establishing paternity in Indiana
Like the relationships at the root, establishing paternity is sometimes messy and complicated. However, many reasons exist to work through the difficulties and identify a child's father. Confirming the paternity of a child establishes that child's right to...
3 ways to handle holiday traditions after divorce
With your children back to school and the holiday season right around the corner, you might wonder how to handle the family traditions you maintained pre-divorce. Especially if it is the first season after your divorce, you might want to plan far in advance. Think...
Avoid these 3 common mistakes when dealing with DCS
The Department of Child Safety performs an invaluable service in seeking to protect minors from mistreatment. However, it is not infallible; it is not unheard of for it to make a mistake and wrongfully target an innocent family. This is especially true with poorer...
Does being in the military affect child custody in divorce?
Serving in the military is life-changing in many ways. Training and deployment keep service members from their families for a long time. These periods away can create physical and emotional distance between spouses. Sadly, many military members find themselves...
What is a child custody transfer?
If you are no longer in a relationship with your children's other parent, you may not be able to cut him or her out of your life completely. After all, if you share custody, you may need to see your ex every time you drop off and pick up your kids. Your child custody...
Residents of El-Lou Mobile Home Park in Speedway receive legal help after being told they need to vacate
INDIANAPOLIS — Lawmakers and attorneys are stepping in to help residents of a Speedway mobile home park. WRTV first reported the story on Friday when the property owner gave residents just over 30 days' notice that they were selling the property and people needed to...
Free Consultation Indianapolis Divorce Attorney
The first thing that you should know when you’re looking for a free consultation divorce attorney in Indiana is that he or she won’t be able to give you legal advice. Lawyers are trained professionals who are there to make sure that you get the best outcome in your...
Divorce vs. Legal Separation in Indiana
When you’re experiencing marriage troubles, it’s not easy determining what tip you need to take next. You’ve probably heard of divorce vs. legal separation in Indiana? While divorce is an alternative, there are options you might intend to check out first. A legal...