The Attorneys at Dixon & Moseley, P.C.
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“In the throws of passion, we made a sex tape. Does this have any bearing on child custody in Indiana?” Probably not, despite the fact it may be embarrassing. At the broadest level, the Indiana Rules of Evidence only allow “relevant” evidence to be introduced into any given legal case. At we are presented with racy photos or sex tape…
“What can I do and explain my rights if my spouse has been hiding funds preparing for a divorce or wasting marital assets on gambling, drugs, or illicit relationships?” Generally, missing or hidden assets, what is referred to as marital waste under formal legal terminology, should be attributed to the spouse who is acting improperly. Under the Indiana Divorce Act,…
As Indianapolis divorce attorneys, , sees divorce as more than a legal transaction. In fact, research backs up our observations–it is one of life’s greatest stressors. An acrimonious divorce can, and often does, cause psychological and physical health issues. While we cannot solve these, we have observed five little life changes that our clients manage this stress, and other life…
“Do I need to do anything under Indiana law if I am a parent and have to relocate with the children I have custody of?” Yes. Under Indiana law, a Notice of Relocation must be served by the custodial or non-custodial parent even with a local move in Indiana. This must be filed at least ninety (90) days before the…
“I married a much younger man. He brought most all of the assets into our marriage, which is over $1 million. It is not working out. If I file for divorce, what am I entitled to under Indiana law?” The presumptive division of the marital estate is 50/50. In addition, Indiana is a one-pot theory state. What this means is…
“Shouldn’t the person who ruined our marriage pay all for the legal fees for divorce? It’s their fault we’re getting divorced, not mine.” At we observe a fundamental misunderstandings about America’s legal system is that legal fees can be collected from the opposing side. For the most part, America, including Indiana, has rejected this: the English Rule. Under the English…
As Indianapolis divorce attorneys, we find ourselves frequently trying to help clients determine why their marriage is in trouble and failing to determine if anything can be done to fix it. We firmly believe the grass is not necessarily greener on the other side of the fence. All successfully marriages–in deed all relationships– boil down to work. Particularly where there…
Divorce law is different from other types of law. In fact, it’s different from almost anything you experience in daily work, in the public world, and in private life. Nothing is sacred, or secret. And we all have our secrets. Things that even your closest friend may not know about you, such as a torrid affair, have an uncanny way…
The Custody of “Rover” the Dog. Yes, even the dog pays the price in divorce. Every experienced divorce attorney has had the conversation with a client about custody of the beloved family dog, affectionately named “Rover” in this post. In the times of high emotion and stress that often accompany a divorce, the unconditional love given by a pet may…
“How are unvested stock options, unvested retirement benefits, or a potential inheritance treated by divorce courts?” They are not. Indiana’s one-pot theory pulls all assets and liabilities brought into the marriage or acquired during the marriage but before the filing of a divorce into the “pot” or marital estate for division. This gives judges wide discretion to apportion it and…