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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…
What is a petition in court versus what is an appeal in court? When it comes to a petition vs appeal, there are fundamental and important differences that are essential to proper and timely court processes for your case or claim. Let’s start with a basic understanding of each type of legal filing: What is a Petition in Court? As…
Trials can be intimidating for many, which is understandable since most individuals have little to no experience in a trial setting. Therefore, preparing for a trial with your attorney is generally a good idea. Even more, there are many benefits an individual can get from preparing for trial with their lawyer. In this blog, we look at whether your lawyer…
Dividing investments in divorce can be complex. In addition to jointly held real estate assets, other common assets divorcing couples are concerned about include their portfolio of investments, IRAs, and pensions. Rules vary from state to state, but Indiana is an “equitable distribution” law state. While there is a presumption that assets be divided 50/50 in most cases, trial court…
We receive questions all the time from clients and prospective clients regarding how to protect certain assets in a divorce. Unfortunately, there are no quick and straightforward answers to that question. Indiana follows an equitable distribution of property theory upon divorce, which means that property is divided in a “just and equal” manner, not necessarily a 50/50 division. However, there…
Child custody can be a complex and sometimes contentious matter. And in today’s mobile society where remote working is increasingly available to many, it is not unusual for divorced parents of minor children to reside in different states. When establishing, or resolving disputes concerning interstate child custody, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, or UCCJEA, governs most cases.…
It’s true that awarding full custody to the mother used to be more likely – with “maternal presumption” and “tender years presumption” laws formerly in effect. But that was then and this is now. Today, in Indiana, each parent begins with essentially equal opportunities to win custody. Nevertheless, if you are a father seeking to gain custody in a divorce,…
We receive questions all the time from clients and prospective clients regarding retirement plans and how they are divided in 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 give…
“I’ll take this case all the way to the Supreme Court if I have to!” This common declaration of litigants who lost their case in a lower court makes it sound simple to appeal to the highest court in the land. In truth, getting a case heard by the Supreme Court is anything but common or easy. In fact, it…
Picking the right attorney can sometimes be a challenging task. Sometimes this leads to individuals hiring an attorney that they later become unsatisfied with, for numerous reasons. Changing legal counsel after your case has already started can be stressful, but finding the right attorney can make all the difference in achieving the outcome you desire in your case. Ultimately, the…