In some cases, the divorcing couple can come up with an arrangement. But what if they cannot? What if they need to take the issue to court? Indiana views pets as chattel or personal property. Whichever spouse is ordered the canine, will have sole possession to the...
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Cross Glazier Reed Burroughs Staff
Indianapolis Family Law Blog
Asset division and pensions in Indiana
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...
Divorce and paying for college: What obligations does a parent have in Indiana?
A college education provides professional opportunities but can come at a large cost. Although families often have a plan in place to cover the expense of post-secondary education, those plans are impacted if the parents go through a divorce. Parents who are in this...
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,...
Avoiding mistakes in your divorce: Part Two – Learning to co-parent
This series aims to help those going through a divorce to avoid common mistakes people make in this situation. Our last post focused on working with your lawyer. In this post, we will look at three mistakes’ people make when trying to co-parent with their ex. Mistake...
Avoiding mistakes in your divorce: Part One – Working with your attorney
We know that divorce is hard and can make people act in ways they normally would not. Our next few posts will take a look at common mistakes people make during the divorce process and how to avoid them. In this post, we will look at three mistakes people make when...
When does child support terminate in Indiana?
It is no surprise the children can become connected to the stepparent, and that the stepparent can grow to also view the children as their own, someone they care for and love as they would their own biological children. Data from a recent study conducted by Pew...
When should you appeal your divorce case?
Not every case is meant for the appeals process, but when you think the trial court may have erred in your divorce case, you may want to consider an appeal. You must base your appeal on more than just a disagreement with the judge’s opinion. Rather, you must identify...
Could a co-parenting app help your family?
As a parent facing divorce, you may wonder how you and your spouse will manage to co-parent in an amicable way after the divorce. The good news is that more help for parents exists now than ever before and technology could be a key contribution. Tech companies have...
