The Attorneys at Dixon & Moseley, P.C.
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There have been certain professional jobs lost during the COVID-19 epidemic that may take years to refill because of systematic, lasting changes in our society. One such area is retail and commercial real estate sale, purchase, and leasing. For professionals in these fields, they may be at a loss to obtain similar employment and may be going through a divorce…
In today’s world, married couples are as much romantic in their decision to marry as they are doing so for additional financial security. In other words, pure love is not necessarily the sole reason that most fairy-tail weddings are and how they end with a loving and respecting relationship until “death do us part”. For example, some couples separate but…
We receive questions all the time from clients and prospective clients regarding how the court will divide their inheritance in a divorce. Unfortunately, there is no quick and straightforward answer to that question. The division of property in Indiana depends greatly on the facts and circumstances of each case. However, there are some uniform concepts and rules that will help…
In today’s world, it is somewhat common to have monies provided to newlyweds by their parents to assist with the purchase of a home, car, rent or for other expenses, particularly when grandchildren come along. Ultimately, if the parties divorce, can a creditor parent recover this money? What is the burden of proof? What does a creditor parent need to…
Each of us knows a parent who has given up his or her career to raise their children. Most of us know an empty nest couple who were so focused on the kids, they later realized they have nothing in common when the children leave. This is when the “D” word comes up: Divorce. Additionally, most of readers know that…
There are many times couples physically separate but continue to stay married. There are a variety of reasons this occurs. For instance, maybe one spouse has a chronic medical condition and would lose health care coverage he or she has under the other spouse’s group medical plan upon divorce. However, in most cases, there comes a time when a party…
With divorce on the rise due to the COVID-19 virus and spouses being stuck at home with each other, many have learned aspects of their marriage they never knew before—such as a partner’s drinking problem, on-line gambling habit, or shopping addiction. Most lawyers have had such cases where such addictions, drugs in particular, have literally bankrupted the parties. The question…
Although not a frequent topic of discussion, the Midwest of the United States supplies a significant amount of the world’s grain. There is also a significant amount of livestock raised in the Midwest. The farm divorce (crops or livestock) is no stranger to Indiana’s domestic attorneys and judges. When the farm divorce happens, it triggers unique considerations for the farmer…
In today’s mobile society, it is common for parties to have a second home in another state or country. Many people who are divorcing think this is outside the Indiana divorce court’s jurisdiction because it is not within the state. That is not the case, although it does create several problems for litigants and their attorneys. All marital property brought…
In many instances, individuals getting divorced will enter into settlement agreements to divide what is deemed “marital property.” Settlement agreements are contractual in nature. Therefore, when individuals enter into settlement agreements dividing marital property, the settlement agreements become binding on the parties. The trial court only retains jurisdiction to interpret the terms of the property settlement agreement and to enforce…