From child custody to divorce, there are various family law issues that people deal with on a daily basis. Not every issue is easy to deal with, but there are some that present much difficulty due to the circumstances and the people involved. Domestic violence is one...
Year: 2015
An attorney can help modify your child custody order
Disagreements over child custody may not always be easy to deal with. When parents cannot agree on this particular issue, they may do whatever they can to prove to the court that their child deserves to be living with them and that the other parent should only be...
What factors affect property division in a high asset divorce?
Property division is often an issue during a divorce, but when it is a high asset divorce, a lot more may be at stake than just the house or the car. In many marriages, it is not unusual for one spouse to have a higher income than the other. This may seem like a good...
Close to two thousand marriage licenses issued in Indiana
Gay marriage is currently a hot topic in the United States. With the many waiting on a ruling from the Supreme Court, which could make same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states, those who live in states where it is already legal have been rushing to get married while...
Three questions to ask when first meeting a divorce attorney
It is no secret that preparing for a divorce can be an emotionally taxing experience. This is especially true if the service of a divorce petition comes so unexpectedly. Once this happens, you must quickly find an attorney and prepare for the process yourself.But when...
Co-parenting relationships can work after divorce
While you are getting divorced, having a successful and amicable relationship with your soon-to-be ex-spouse may be the furthest thing from your mind. In fact, getting far away from him or her may be first on your agenda. Nevertheless, if you have children and are...
What to do if you have a restraining order against you
If you are a parent in the midst of a custody and parenting time dispute, you are probably stressed out already. Add the prospect of a restraining order, and it might send you over the edge. Indeed, initiating a domestic abuse or harassment action in the middle of a...
Getting through divorce without losing your mind
If you are considering divorce, you may be afraid that you are about to be subjected to a knock-down, drag out fight over property division, asset division and custody matters. While this may not eventually come to pass, knowing what you’re up against is key in...
Growing Recognition Of The Benefits Of Mediation
A popular misconception regarding divorce and other family law matters is that going to court to fight for the resolution you want is the best way to achieve your goals. Litigation is not the right solution for every situation. Mediation can help people secure the...
Can you be held liable for an ex-spouse’s tax issues?
Divorces have an unfortunate knack for uncovering deep dark secrets. It may be that substance abuse issues are discovered, illicit affairs are brought to light, and even sometimes odd fetishes are found out. With this in mind, it may come to light that your spouse has...