Virtual visitation is a way for co-parents to maintain a strong relationship with their children through technology when a child is residing with their other parent. This arrangement is usually formalized in a child’s parenting plan. However, if the arrangement isn’t...
Family Law
Can the court stop you from moving after a divorce?
If you get divorced, you may initially live in the same town as your ex, but you could decide later that you’d like to move. Maybe you’re just trying to move on with your life, or moving back to where your family lives – and where you lived before you got married....
Tips for estate planning in Indiana
Most Americans do not have wills prepared, including people who are statistically closer to death than to birth. Depending on your family situation and the size of your estate, not having a will when you die can result in a long, sometimes painful process when...
Can you build a healthy co-parenting relationship with your ex?
If you share a child with your ex, your relationship with them will not end after signing those divorce papers. Rather, you will need to shift gears towards raising your child together. While some people fall into this with much ease, it is not uncommon for others to...
2 tips for co-parenting during and after divorce
Despite the intense desire for people who are divorcing to simply never deal with each other again, couples who share children together will have to continue to communicate so they can parent the children. The situation can be a bit less stressful if you prepare for...
Successful co-parenting after divorce is possible
Though your marriage is ending, your relationship with your ex will not end completely. That is because you have kids together. You and your ex may not be living together anymore, but you still have to be your children's parents. That generally means sharing custody...
How to divide Indiana retirement accounts when divorcing
If you live in Indiana and are thinking about getting a divorce, then you may wonder what happens to your retirement accounts. The short answer is that they belong to both you and your spouse. You may be ordered to divide them down the middle along with your other...
Is that prenup valid? 5 reasons why not
If you’re getting divorced and you have a prenup, it’s natural to feel like some of the planning has already been done and to think that reduces the confusion and stress of the divorce. For instance, your prenup may list important separate property that you want to...
Some essential details about child custody
The priority in any custody order is to determine what is in the best interests of the children. Best interests involve children’s happiness, security, mental health, and emotional development into young adulthood. The courts base their decisions on the children's...
How does child support work in Indiana?
During your marriage, you and your spouse may have had little issue providing for your child and covering your family’s expenses. As you two divorce, though, you may fear that your kid will lose out. Your split will be especially challenging if you will be their...