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Divorce mediation has become a familiar part of many family law cases, but many people still have questions about how the process works and when courts may use it. People often make assumptions about mediation that do not always match reality. Looking at some of the...
You may hear the word alimony used casually, but Indiana law uses the term spousal maintenance. The difference matters because Indiana allows maintenance only in limited situations. Courts usually consider it when a spouse has a disabling condition, when a parent...
More Anderson residents file for divorce yearly, and many want to learn about Indiana's no-fault divorce laws. The state offers guidelines that help couples end their marriages without proving who caused the breakdown. What you need to know about no-fault divorce ...
Divorce proceedings don't always move along smoothly, and the parties could have significant differences regarding settlements, support payments and custody arrangements. However, both Indiana spouses may wish to avoid costly and time-consuming court proceedings where...
Recent research gathered from the U.S. Census Bureau lists Indiana as the state with the tenth-highest divorce rate in the nation. While divorces in Indiana are common, that doesn't make them any easier for the people going through them. One way a divorcing couple can...
Many people think that Indiana couples who are considering divorcing commonly split because of money issues. Although financial problems are on the list of reasons why marriages fail, it is not the primary one, apparently. Career choices as the main reason for...
A Harris poll for the National Endowment for Financial Education found that financial problems cause more than 70% of U.S. divorces. And it's likely that financial infidelity contributed to the 8% divorce rate in Indiana. An older couple struggling with financial...
Divorce in Indiana is often tough. The situation becomes even more emotional when your kids are affected. Carrying out a divorce in court can also take a financial toll on you and your family. Divorce mediation is worth considering for a peaceful and less expensive...
Divorce negotiations involve several financial issues, including the possible sale and division of the family home. The latter might be the most valued possession of both spouses, but some may realize that selling the Indiana property is beneficial. Another divorcing...