Dividing property is often a major focus during divorce, but debt can be just as important, because credit cards, mortgages and other shared obligations do not disappear when a marriage ends. Indiana follows a broad approach to property division. Courts generally...
You might wonder if you can reclaim your original name from before your marriage during the divorce process. Taking back your identity may help you heal and start anew after separating from your spouse. By learning what Indiana law allows in a divorce, you may have an...
In a town like Madison, a home is more than just a piece of real estate. It is the place where you watched the Regatta from the porch, raised your children and built ties with your neighbors. When a marriage ends, the question of who stays in the house is often the...
Going through a divorce changes more than your living situation. It also affects how you handle taxes, sometimes in ways you might not expect. Knowing what can change after your divorce helps you avoid surprises and can make filing smoother. Even small details like...
As you go through a divorce, your children may have strong feelings about where they want to live. You might wonder if their opinions carry weight in an Indiana custody case. While the court will consider your child’s wishes, it will balance them with other factors to...
A significant change in Indiana family law affects how trial courts record child custody decisions. House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1626 went into effect on July 1, 2025. This law requires trial courts to provide detailed, written reasons for their rulings. Judges can no...
Whether a judge establishes its terms or simply reviews and approves them, the final orders issued at the end of the divorce process are typically considered “final orders.” The spouses have an obligation to uphold the parenting arrangements established in a final...
Preparing for divorce often requires that people take stock of their lives. Spouses need to evaluate their situation to decide if divorce is necessary or if they can repair their damaged relationship. They also need to look at their personal circumstances and...
If you’re getting divorced, you and your spouse are likely reviewing all of your marital assets and deciding how to divide them. With simpler assets, like home furnishings, you may just split them up. With higher-value assets, such as a jointly owned home, you might...
Two common concerns among many divorcing parents are when and how to tell their children they’re divorcing. They don’t want to do it too soon, but if they wait too long, there is the risk the children will hear it elsewhere. Here are some tips that may help. 1....
