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Can I Appeal The Divorce Court’s Property Division In Indiana? What Are Some Considerations When Deciding Whether To Appeal?

On Behalf of | Jan 28, 2021 | , ,

Like everyone and everything in life, the judicial system isn’t perfect. Mistakes are made. Sometimes, these mistakes can result in an improper verdict or decision. Divorce proceedings are no different. Fortunately, our judicial system provides individuals with the opportunity to appeal certain rulings or decisions believed to be wrongly decided. But what all can be appealed in divorce proceedings? Can…

Can I Modify My Property Settlement Agreement From My Divorce Action?

On Behalf of | Jul 23, 2020 | , , , ,

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…

Can I Get Divorced If I Am Stationed Abroad Or Deployed In The United States Military?

On Behalf of | Jun 25, 2020 | ,

Indiana, having a significant number of military installments, has its fair share of military divorces over the course of any given year. In fact, many attorneys have tried divorce cases over the phone from troops who may not even be able to disclose their location to the trial court. That said, there are protections for military members under the Soldiers’…

Should I File A Cross-Petition In My Divorce Case?

On Behalf of | May 28, 2020 | ,

In most civil litigation, when you are sued, such as in a divorce, which is technically a complaint, you have to provide an answer to avoid a default judgment and losing.1 However, in divorce, there is no requirement to provide a cross-petition (or answer in a technical sense).2 Yet in a few instances, it may make sense to cross-petition. This…

Three Rules Of Evidence Every Criminal Defendant Should Know

On Behalf of | May 19, 2020 |

Anyone who has found themselves in the middle of a criminal proceeding understands the toll it can take on your life. Your life goes from calm to whirlwind in a blink of an eye, leaving you in a state of confusion. This is understandable as the majority of us don’t walk around having fine-tuned our understanding of the criminal justice…

It Is Embarrassing To Have To File For Divorce Where I Live. Can I File My Case In A Different County So It Stays Out Of The Newspaper?

On Behalf of | Apr 22, 2020 | ,

Maybe? In Indiana, almost all divorce laws are created by statutes, generally called the Divorce Act. The Legislature specifically created the right to divorce.1 As long as one party puts on evidence of a valid reason for divorce, the other party cannot refuse to divorce. The reasons are irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, conviction of either spouse subsequent to the…

Can I Change Counsel’s During Divorce?

On Behalf of | Dec 19, 2019 | ,

Yes. However, should you? Divorce is often the best of times and the worst of times at the same time. The turmoil of separating marital assets and deciding custody can take its toll. However, the excitement of the future outside a bad marriage is often exhilarating. That said, divorce is still emotionally taxing and financially hard. And, frankly, sometimes you…

Three Rules Of Evidence Divorce And Paternity Litigants Must Know For Trial

On Behalf of | Aug 29, 2019 | , ,

Individuals who find themselves in the middle of a paternity or divorce proceeding understand the emotional struggle that comes along with it. Whether it’s a paternity proceeding to establish custody, or a modification of a prior divorce decree, these types of proceedings never tend to get easier for people. For this reason, and some others, people treat these types of…

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