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...
Divorcing as a stay-at-home mom or dad
If your spouse has supported you while you stayed at home with the kids, the prospect of divorce can be overwhelming. You may wonder whether you can protect the strong relationship you have nurtured with your children when you are no longer married. You may have...
What does the judge consider in a custody case?
Ideally, divorcing parents will work out a custody and visitation schedule for their children together. If that's possible, the judge never has to get involved with it. However, what if that doesn't happen? What factors will the judge consider important in your...
Want a good divorce? Focus on what matters the most
Choosing to divorce isn't easy -- but it's just the first of a long series of choices you will need to make as you move forward. In many ways, every divorce is just a series of "A" and "B" choices that each individual has to make regarding things like marital...
