Family Law

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Indiana dissolution laws do not award spousal maintenance solely based on income inequality between two divorcees. Understanding when a spouse may qualify for alimony might help a couple agree on financial support during the divorce. Temporary spousal maintenance...

Money is going to be a major issue for you in divorce. You should consider the costs of legal representation and your courtroom dates, plus you may need cash for a new place to live. If you have not begun the initial steps of filing for divorce, some financial...