During a divorce, you and your spouse must determine how to raise your children together without living under the same roof. In hostile or combative relationships, working together on a parenting plan can be particularly difficult. Working as partners may not work for...
Family Law
Do you have a say in which babysitter your ex uses?
If you are a parent, you know how stressful it can be to find someone to care for your child. After all, a babysitter must be able to keep your child healthy and happy when you are away. According to Psychology Today, the childcare you use also can have a major impact...
Protecting your mental health during divorce
When your marriage fails, you may suffer from feelings of helplessness, anger, loneliness or worry. The compounding stress can lead to major episodes of anxiety or depression. Getting a divorce means having to make important strategic plans that can impact your entire...
How are IRA accounts divided after a divorce?
Dividing marital property is often one of the most complex and contentious aspects of a divorce. Dividing assets such as cash and real estate is a relatively straightforward process, but dividing retirement accounts can be more complex. How are individual retirement...
What is a legal separation?
You have two options when you wish to end your marriage. You can go through a divorce, which permanently ends your legal relationship, or you can opt for a legal separation. It will not end your marriage, but according to the Indiana General Assembly, it will give you...
How can you effectively communicate during divorce?
During the divorce process, you may struggle to communicate with your spouse. Feelings of anger, disappointment, frustration and sadness may cloud any conversations you do have and even make it harder to move forward with divorce proceedings while representing your...
3 types of marital asset dissipation
In Indiana, the courts strive to ensure that each spouse gets an equitable distribution of the assets built during the marriage. Unfortunately, some people purposely work to create an unfair advantage by hiding assets. Another way they can make that happen involves...
How to make child custody decisions
Deciding child custody can be one of the most challenging parts of divorce. Ultimately, it is better for the parents to come to an agreement together. However, when emotions are running high, making this decision is more difficult. Fortunately, there are ways to make...
Explaining divorce to your children
While not easy for anyone involved, divorce especially causes confusion and concern for children. Divorce fundamentally changes the family your child has relied on, but with the right approach, you can move forward together into a healthy new family dynamic. It helps...
The role of therapy in supporting divorced families
Divorce is challenging for any family. It brings about significant changes, emotional upheaval and potential conflict. During this difficult time, therapy can serve as a valuable tool to navigate the path to healing and acceptance. Consider how therapy can best...