The Attorneys at Dixon & Moseley, P.C.
Strong, Trial-Ready Advocates Protecting Your Rights
With a long-existing Indianapolis divorce practice, attorneys have observed four common life changes that parents with children encounter after they are divorced that they do not understand may require legal action. Some of the emotional, financial consequences, and impact on life can be limited with identifying the issues. We hope this helps. Significant Change in Income or Job Loss. Domestic…
At , we begin our representation of clients by educating them about the legal statutes, cases, and rules covering their case. With divorce, we often find there is a great deal of misunderstanding about the reason, or faults, of a spouse that may allow a divorce. In the 1970s, there was a shift in national thinking about the propriety of…
More and more, the mental health dimension of divorce–one of the biggest life stressors– is being accounted for in the legal system. Is this the right tool in your case? All marriages should be seriously evaluated to determine if they can be saved. advocates are firm believers that the hum-drum of marriage masks reality: the grass is not greener on…
“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…
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…