Divorce

When both spouses agree to end their marriage, they may hope to avoid a lengthy court dispute. Wanting to end a marriage amicably does not always mean spouses see eye to eye on every issue. Disagreements over money, assets or parenting arrangements may still arise,...

Dividing debt is one of the most important parts of divorce. How you handle it can affect your financial future. In Indiana, courts follow equitable distribution, which means they divide debts fairly, not always equally. Understanding the types of debt and how the law...

Filing for divorce is never easy. Yet, when spouses live in different states, the legal process that they must go through to go their separate ways can be particularly complicated. If you live in Indiana but your spouse resides in another state, you may still be able...

One of the more difficult tasks that must be done during a divorce is dividing the marital property. This includes anything that’s not covered by a prenuptial agreement or that isn’t classified as individual property. In many cases, the property division process is...

Romantics rejoice as divorce rates fall across the United States. However, the “happily ever after crowd” may be disappointed by the increase in the so-called “gray divorce.” Why are more older couples divorcing, and what unique challenges do they face? What is a gray...

While wedding registries have long been a tradition to help couples start their lives together, the idea of divorce registries have been gaining popularity in recent years, as a way to support those beginning a new chapter after divorce. A divorce registry functions...

If your spouse abuses you, ending the marriage is probably the best way to achieve long-term safety. However, many abusers are also expert manipulators and accompany physical abuse with psychological abuse that can leave their victims scared to leave. Your safety, and...

Divorce can be a painful moment in life - a time when many of the secrets of a marriage are spilled out. There might be things about the breakup of your marriage that you do not want anyone to know.  There is generally no obligation to go into detail with people about...

Engaging on social media platforms such as Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) could lead to legal issues if you post derogatory content about your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Your online posts are visible to everyone, including the people representing your spouse in the...

Divorcing a narcissist can be particularly challenging due to their manipulative and self-centered nature. They’re often unable to think of how decisions will affect others, including their children. Negotiating with them is often a useless endeavor. If you’re going...