Divorcing after 20 or 30 years of marriage is harsh -- but for many women, it also means returning to the workforce.Some of them haven't kept up their job skills or abandoned careers long ago in order to care for husband, children and home.So how do you come out on...
Year: 2017
Matters related to children must be handled carefully
Everything that has to do with children must be handled very carefully. This is especially true in cases involving child custody and support. The thing that make these cases challenging is that both parents care for the children, but the ways that they want the child...
What reasons are eligible for child support modification?
Coming to an agreement on child support doesn't come easily for many parents. Some will be able to agree on a figure quite easily. Others will require a court order to have the child support issued. No matter how you arrived at your destination there are a handful of...
Reasons to request a change in child custody
Child custody arrangements are to be created with the best interests of the child in mind. Despite these efforts, many parents will focus on what is best for them at the time the agreement is created. These agreements can work well for a couple of months, sometimes...
Discussions to have with your same-sex partner prior to marriage
If you are preparing to take a walk down the aisle in Indianapolis, you will want to make sure you have all your ducks in a row. Same-sex marriage has been recognized in Indiana since October of 2014. Same-sex couples should sit down and have a handful of different...
Saving retirement from the throngs of divorce
Dealing with divorce brings on a lot of stress, worry and anger. Even if you knew this was inevitable, it can still be an emotional situation to work through in life. One of the biggest worries for people going through divorce is if it will destroy their retirement....
How is credit card debt handled in divorce?
Are you headed for divorce in Indiana? This is a difficult process to go through no matter how long you've been married. If there is debt involved in your marriage, you will definitely want to know ahead of time how this will be divided. So, how is credit card debt...
Tips for modifying child support in Indiana
Coming to an agreement for child support can be a difficult task no matter how much you might be on the same page with the other parent. This is an emotional topic that can bring out the worst in people, especially since it typically involves the discussion of child...
Explaining virtual visitation for child custody cases
A popular part of child custody cases that continues to be a major factor is virtual visitation. Virtual visitation has been around for quite some time, but it has really taken off over the past decade-plus with the invention of video conferencing software. This...
Thousands of workers in Indiana vulnerable to discrimination
A report from the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law claims that roughly 133,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workers in the state of Indiana are at risk for employment discrimination due to their gender identity or sexual orientation. The...