10 Factors Used to Determine if a Parent is Unfit for Custody

10 Factors Used to Determine if a Parent is Unfit for Custody   What Determines an Unfit Parent   No parent is perfect so little imperfections will not strip a parent of their rights, however, being an unfit parent will cause the court to reduce or limit the interaction between that parent and the child […]

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HOW LONG DOES A PERSON NEED TO BE MARRIED IN INDIANA TO GET A FULL SHARE OF ASSETS IN A DIVORCE

How Long Does a Person Need to Be Married in Indiana to Get a Full Share of Assets in a Divorce? Indiana is a “one-pot” property division state, so the court will begin with a presumption that all property is marital property and that it should be divided equally. But this can be overcome and […]

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Dividing property in an Indiana divorce

Indiana is an equitable property division state, meaning that the court will divide property in the way it sees as most fair, not necessarily equally. In many divorces, dividing property is the most difficult part of the process. In many cases, spouses cannot agree on how to divide their assets and debts, so they need […]

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What gets decided during a custody hearing

What Gets Decided in My Custody Case?   Your custody case will address the issues of custody (who the child lives with and who makes decisions for the child), parenting time, and child support.   Legal Custody and Physical Custody   There are two types of custody, legal and physical.   Legal custody   Legal […]

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General Information About Orders of Protection

General Information About Orders of Protection   An Order of Protection is also known as a Protective Order. It is an order you get from the court that tells someone to leave you alone. Of course, it is only a piece of paper, and it is not absolute protection against violence. However, it certainly can […]

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What to expect during discovery in an INDIANA divorce

After hiring an attorney, your work will not be complete. While your attorney will certainly manage many aspects of the dissolution process on your behalf, the client’s “to do” list will not likely be a short one. Most important of those “to dos” will likely be the gathering and delivery of a great deal of […]

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How Is Same-Sex Divorce Treated In Indiana

How Is Same-Sex Divorce Treated In The State Of Indiana?   You and your life partner married in Illinois but moved to Indiana in early 2018. Now you have decided to end your marriage.   How does Indiana treat same-sex divorce? Will any complications arise?   A little background   The Indiana legislature recognized same-sex […]

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Divorce in Indiana FAQs

The below questions are some of the most common we receive from clients. They only pertain to divorces filed under Indiana law. We will post an article with Divorce FAQs for a divorce filed in Michigan at a later time. What are the grounds for divorce in Indiana? Although Indiana is a “no-fault” divorce state, […]

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Is Alimony Allowed In Indiana?

Unlike many states, Indiana does not recognize alimony. Instead Indiana provides for spousal maintenance. Some may call this just another form of alimony. However, receiving maintenance payments are more difficult and not automatic. Spousal Maintenance In Indiana Indiana presumes each spouse will work and support themselves after separation. The exception to this is where one […]

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Do I Have To Pay Taxes On Alimony?

Do you have to pay income taxes on alimony you receive from a divorce? Like most legal questions, the answer is it depends. Alimony is not taxable income unless the former spouse paying alimony takes those payments off as a tax deduction. Alimony payments are an allowable deduction in the federal income tax code. But, […]

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