The Attorneys at Dixon & Moseley, P.C.
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Getting divorced can be a long and arduous process for both parties. The decree of dissolution divorces the parties, but still leaves many things left to do. The dissolution is a shift in the relationship between the parties, but not the end of the relationship all together. There is still communication that needs to happen. Sometimes important matters are forgotten…
What Is It? What Is Included? How Is It Divided Up? In Indiana, what property, assets, and liabilities the trial court is to divide is commonly referred to as the “marital pot”. In essence, everything the divorcing parties have is poured into a “pot” and the court divides this in a just and equitable manner. Specifically, a central determination to…
When a case has begun, there is a level of information gathering that must be done before trial. Oftentimes, it is this information that can lead to the information which will allow for a settlement or agreement between the parties or that is the basis for trial. Either way, this information gathering, called discovery, is an opportunity for the attorneys…
At we find litigants are often confused about the term, “custody”, what it means and the legal right associated with it. A good analogy is to think of a term known to almost all of us, such as a “tire”. We all know what it means? If you run across a dealer in earth moving equipment and advise him or…
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…
“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…
“Everyone knows everything and everybody in my small county. Can I change counties in Indiana in my divorce case or post-decree modification?” is asked this question on a frequent basis. Clients see the provision for changing counties of venue as applicable to their situation. This rule was revised several years ago, making it harder to change venue from the county…