Marital contracts like premarital agreements play an important role in divorce because they outline the division of assets agreed upon by both spouses prior to marriage. Understanding Premarital Contracts In anticipation of marriage, some couples choose to enter into marital contracts. In Indiana, such contracts are called premarital agreements. They determine how assets will be divided in the event of…
Living with a passive-aggressive spouse often results in emotional abuse and turmoil in a marriage that ultimately leads to separation or divorce. Recognizing Passive-Aggressive Behavior Passive-aggressive behaviors often go undetected because the signs are difficult to recognize and may be interpreted as normal under certain conditions. In a marriage, a spouse who is subjected to passive-aggressive behaviors may suffer from emotional abuse…
Women with high-paying jobs experience a degree of financial success and personal security that may increase their likelihood of filing for divorce. How Divorce Rates Are impacted by Financial Status It is not uncommon for divorce lawyers to see increased marital stress and friction brought about by changes in a spouse’s economic status. When one spouse receives a job promotion…
Under Indiana law, courts decide child custody based on the best interests of the child. This usually results in either shared parental custody or physical custody awarded to one parent while the other receives reasonable parenting time. Understanding Supervised Visitation When a married couple with children files for divorce, child custody issues are a primary concern for both spouses. Indiana courts…
When one parent remains at home with a child after divorce, developing a scheduled parenting plan protects each parent’s visitation and parenting time rights. Stay-at-Home Parent Has New Meaning When parents divorce, it is common for the custodial parent to stay in the family home with the child/children, while the other parent moves to a different location. With a parenting…
A divorce begins with a discovery process where information about the opposing party is collected through a series of questions and legal documents. The Process of Discovery When a married couple decides to divorce, the process usually begins by hiring a divorce lawyer to prepare the proper legal documents required by the court. Each spouse is permitted to hire his…
In a majority of cases, a grandparent is awarded third-party custody of a child when parents can not take care of the child, or when parents are deemed unfit. However, third-party placement will only be awarded if the court considers it is in the best interest of the child. What Is Third-Party Custody? Situations often arise that impact the relationship…
Unless one or both parents are impacted by COVID-19 or need to make changes to a co-parenting agreement, divorced parents are expected to follow co-parenting guidelines in existing agreements during the pandemic. Co-Parenting Through COVID-19 According to Indiana courts, parents must follow the existing court-ordered parenting time and child custody agreements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indiana Supreme Court addressed…
Victims of domestic violence during divorce can petition Indiana courts for an order of protection if they fear harm for themselves or their children from their abuser. Papers can be filed electronically to avoid personal contact with an abusive spouse. Indiana Protection Orders In Indiana, a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual violence, abuse, and harrassment by a partner or…
Explaining divorce to a child using clear communication, some common sense, and honesty, can help “break the news” of divorce to children in a healthy manner. “Do you hate each other?” “Do you love me?” “Is it my fault?” Every parent going through a divorce likely confronts one or more of these questions from their children at some point. Parents…
