Choosing to divorce a spouse is one of the most difficult and emotionally charged decisions a person can make. Even when amicable and agreed upon by both parties, it can be very complicated to untangle two lives after a marriage ends. That’s true both relationally and...
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Do Political Differences Destroy Marriages?
Unfortunately, political polarization in the United States negatively impacts marriages more than ever. It's increasingly common for couples to cite political differences as a reason for divorce. Cross-party marriages are becoming rare as the gap between political...
Can Your Divorce Improve the Quality of Your Work?
Divorce can be incredibly demanding, both financially and emotionally. On top of the stress of filing itself, it will impact other areas of your life, but these effects aren’t always negative. You may find that your divorce gives you newfound vigor and may actually...
How Does a Prenup Protect You?
As experienced family law attorneys, Zentz & Roberts understands how a prenuptial agreement can protect assets and interests if a marriage between two spouses ends. Our lawyers guide clients in deciding financial rights and responsibilities upfront through...
Is Inheritance Marital Property?
Divorce is challenging and confusing. Many who go through this process have numerous questions regarding marital property and the distribution of assets. One of the most common questions is whether or not inheritance is marital property. While you may expect the...
What is a Parenting Coordinator?
Reaching a mutually agreeable arrangement for spending time with children can be one of the most challenging aspects of co-parenting after a divorce. In Indiana—especially in contentious situations—the court may order parents to work with a parenting coordinator to...
Estate Planning and Divorce
In most cases, divorce can be painful, and emotions can run high. So it’s easy to understand how someone considering or pursuing a divorce can lose sight of crucial things like estate planning. But they’d be doing themselves (and possibly their children) a great...
How to Prepare for Your Initial Divorce Consultation
Going through a divorce is an emotional experience, and meeting with a divorce attorney for the first time can be overwhelming. To prevent your emotions from taking over, prepare thoroughly before your initial consultation. Remember to be completely honest from the...
What are Parenting Time Guidelines?
Navigating parenting time guidelines can be challenging even under the best circumstances. But when you throw a public health emergency into the mix, it can get even more complicated. The COVID-19 pandemic created some unforeseen situations related to parenting time...
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce: What’s the Difference?
Going through a divorce is never easy. Numerous decisions must be made, such as those relating to marital assets, child support, custody, and more. As such, even if both parties want the divorce, it’s not uncommon for there to be disagreements when it comes to the...