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Life is full of milestones. Some are joyful and anticipated, like births, adoptions and marriages. But others can catch us by surprise or stir up complicated feelings, like losing a loved one or ending a marriage. A family law attorney, like the team at , can help protect your assets and offer you and your family peace of mind. Read…
As we all know, life happens, and circumstances change. That custody order you once had may seem to become impractical as time goes on. Maybe you moved to Indiana to be closer to your child and now you want more time. Or maybe you were once on hard times but now feel you are able to offer your child more…
What is estate planning and why does estate planning for divorce matter? Estate planning may be just one of many critical financial aspects to manage during a highly stressful time; however, because estate planning can have long-term ramifications for your children and loved ones, it must be a top priority. Here are three key considerations regarding estate planning for divorce:…
A common question we hear from clients and prospective appellate is “what are my chances of winning an appeal?” Unfortunately, there is no hard and fast answer to that question due to the fact-sensitive nature of the appellate process. However, there are some general rules and considerations a person can keep in mind when weighing their chances of success on…
Just as marriage and business often do not mix well, divorce involving a family business can make an already complex divorce process even more difficult and stressful. This is due to the inevitable change in workplace dynamics, complexities in valuation for business division in divorce, stakeholder and employee relations, and many more factors. Here is how divorce involving family business…
When a family experiences divorce, the process will include many important – and, indeed, life-changing – decisions. Some of these decisions can often be made amicably between the divorcing spouses; others must be made by a judge. But no decision is more important than that of child custody. In a best-case scenario, the divorcing parents will agree on a custody…
You’ve worked hard to make the right investment moves for yourself and your family, but suddenly, your marriage is ending. In the midst of all the heartache and stress divorce brings – you suddenly realize your financial future is at risk, too. Are there ways you can make it easier to navigate divorce and investments with confidence? Yes. So, if…
We receive questions all the time from clients and prospective clients regarding whether certain assets or property will be subject to division in divorce. Unfortunately, when it comes to questions surrounding whether a spouse will be able to access a trust in divorce, there is no quick and straightforward answer. The division of property in Indiana depends greatly on the…
Indiana divorce courts and judges operate under one critical presumption and one legal imperative. The presumption is that – in most cases – a minor child of the marriage benefits from spending significant time with both parents. This leads to a baseline presumption that joint custody – legal, physical, or both – is the best arrangement. Again, this is the…
Anyone who has ever been through a divorce will tell you it is hard. Not only is it an emotional time, but also extremely stressful due to the confusion and uncertainty many experience. One of the last things you want to think about upon getting divorced is revising your estate plan, and this is completely understandable. However, when going through…