Family Law

There are many reasons to consider adopting a child. Perhaps you and your spouse cannot have kids naturally. Maybe you want a child but you don't want to go through the physical difficulty of pregnancy. Perhaps you're a step-parent and you're thinking of adopting your...

People often set themselves firmly against using a prenup on the grounds that it just feels too cynical. They're in love. They never plan to get divorced. They don't want to think about that.It's an understandable emotional response, but it's not logical. Look at the...

Thinking about adopting a child? Maybe this is your first child, the start of your family, or an addition to an already growing family.No matter what, it is important to take your time and think clearly about what you want, why you want it and what steps you'll need...

Divorce does not have to take you by surprise. In many cases, you can see the red flags from a mile away. You have been dealing with these issues in your marriage all along. They finally got to the point that they caused you to split up. That doesn't mean they're...

Prenuptial agreements, as the name implies, happen before you get married. In fact, that's one of the key points when you draft one: It has to happen long enough before the wedding that it doesn't look like either party signed it in a rush or under duress.However,...

Adopting a child is an incredibly large step in your life, something that is going to change your life forever. You'll learn a lot along the way.That said, doing some research in advance can help make the transition go smoothly. Here are a few things that parents say...

Divorce rates have been dropping, studies have found. Millennials just do not split up as much as older generations. The rate has fallen off by close to 18 percent in recent years.Why is this happening? Experts have a number of theories, though every marriage is...

Your child custody and child support arrangements are not set in stone. In fact, if you, your child or your spouse has experienced a significant change in circumstances, an Indiana family law court may agree to modify your court orders to reflect your current...

You think of your dog as the third member of your family, and the two of you have an especially close bond. You let the dog sleep in your bed every night, and he always sleeps on your side. You take the dog for two walks every day, you give him food and water, and you...

You and your spouse took out a mortgage together. When you got divorced, your ex decided to keep the home. You got other assets equaling the value of the money you would have gained through a sale.However, your ex could afford to refinance the home on just one income....