As you file for divorce, you ask yourself whether it's going to be amicable or contentious. You just do not know how your spouse is going to react. Are you going to fight over your assets in court for months on end, or are you going to split things up quickly and go...
Compassionate Guidance Through Difficult Personal Times
Cross Glazier Reed Burroughs Staff
Indianapolis Family Law Blog
A better economy means more divorces
People often look at money as a cause for divorce, specifically when the couple does not have enough. Running into financial issues like not being able to pay the rent and living from one paycheck to the next puts a lot of stress on a marriage.You can find plenty of...
What your relocation notice must contain
Relocating can be difficult after divorce. You do not have as much freedom as you once did if there are children involved and you share custody with your ex. You now have to think about your ex's custody rights and ability to see the kids.In a very real sense, moving...
When your business assets affect your divorce
When corporate titans divorce their spouses, the fallout can be far-reaching and splayed out in the news media. One only has to look at the situation with Jeff Bezos -- founder of Amazon and the owner of The Washington Post -- and his wife, Mackenzie.Recent tabloid...
Why do married couples use post-nuptial agreements?
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,...
4 reasons that child support ends
If you are ordered to pay child support in your divorce, your first question may very well be how long you need to pay it. Is this something you have to work through for the next year, for the next decade or forever? You have to know what type of financial impact...
The real risk of parental child abduction: What you should know
Many parents worry about the risks of a kidnapping and may refuse to let their children play outside on their own in order to keep an eye on them. While caution is always wise, it is important to note that parental child abduction is more common than random...
10 things parents say they needed to know before adopting
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...
Should you ask your children where they want to live?
You and your ex get shared custody in the divorce. You sit down to decide where the children should live and what schedule you should use.As you talk it out, though, you can't help but feel like one important factor is missing. What do the children actually want?...
How can you keep your business out of your divorce?
It can be frightening to go through a divorce as a business owner. You worry that you could lose your business or the assets you need to make it run.The best thing you can do to protect your business is to have a prenuptial agreement in place before you get married or...
