Divorcing couples are wise to move forward carefully when it comes to the division of assets. This means more than just looking at the current value of assets before agreeing to a split. It also means looking at both the immediate and potential for future tax...
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Property division
Divorce, retirement assets, and the QDRO: 3 things to know
Retirement assets require special consideration during divorce. Certain retirement assets require additional court orders to ensure payout as agreed upon during the divorce. In these cases, the individual who is not listed on the retirement account would need a...
Avoiding mistakes in your divorce: Part Three – Making financial decisions
It is all-too easy to make mistakes while working your way through a divorce. This post is the third in a series about avoiding common mistakes people make during their divorce. The most recent posts discussed co-parenting and working with your lawyer. In this post,...
Court of Appeals of Indiana decides how far courts can go in a provisional order
The Court of Appeals of Indiana issued a ruling on April 25, 2022, holding absent an agreement between the parties trial court judges cannot order the sale of real estate in a provisional order in a dissolution case. In Rambo v. Rambo, the husband and wife disagreed...
2 myths about property division during an Indiana divorce
Many people beginning the divorce process have preconceptions about property division. Perhaps they have heard stories from friends, family members or even taken cues from television and think they know what to expect. State laws are sometimes different regarding...
Does your divorce require a QDRO?
Many people going through a divorce have much of their assets tied up in their retirement accounts. Despite the fact that your retirement account is in your name, that is not enough to protect it in a divorce. Indiana law treats all assets as marital property and will...
Indiana Family Law Case Update: One party in cohabitation relationship entitled to partition of farm
One party to a long-term cohabitation relationship was entitled to the partition of a farm, which the parties acquired as tenants in common during the relationship.
