The Attorneys at Dixon & Moseley, P.C.
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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…
The trial is over and judgment has been rendered. Whether yours was a civil or criminal case, if that judgment goes against you – resulting in a criminal sentence, a fine, or other adverse court order – you still have options. First, of course, is the appeal. Simply put, if you lost your case, you have the right to appeal…
Indiana provides parties involved in legal disputes, whether it be criminal or civil in nature, with the opportunity to appeal the outcome of the case, albeit, with some exceptions. While the right to appeal is a cherished tradition, it can also cause headaches due to the extremely technical nature of the appellate practice. This can leave many with a multitude…
“We’ll get ‘em on appeal!” Sounds like a legal pep talk from a TV show, doesn’t it? While it’s true that someone who loses their court case – be it a civil or criminal trial, a trial by jury, or a bench trial decided by a judge – has a right to appeal the decision, it’s hardly a slam dunk…
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…
When you own a business, divorce can impact not only personal assets, but business assets and ownership as well. Even if you owned the business prior to the marriage, the fate of the enterprise can be at risk – unless, that is, you “divorce-proof” your business. Fortunately, for divorce involving a family business, there are several legal ways to protect…
Child custody in Indiana can take several forms. These include legal custody, sole custody, and joint or shared custody. Which child custody arrangement is most common? More importantly, how does an Indiana judge determine which child custody arrangement is appropriate? For starters, judges follow a mandate to order child custody arrangements that serve the best interests of the child. They…