In Michigan, the marital property division follows the rule of “equitable distribution.” It’s important to note, this does not mean that the property needs to be divided down the middle in a 50/50 fashion. This simply means that there’s a presumption that the property will be fair and divided in an appropriate fashion with […]
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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 […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...When is a parent unfit for custody
When Is a Parent Unfit for Custody There are times when a couple is separated, and one of the parents is unfit to care for the child. An unfit parent is defined as someone who is unable to provide the proper care and guidance a child needs in a home. When an unfit parent raises […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...How Is Child Custody and Divorce Handled In Ohio
Ohio Child Custody Laws Learn how Child Custody is Determined in Ohio, how you can modify custody orders, and more. For some couples, divorce can be a painful process, especially when children are involved. Parents must decide how to split time with their children and how to make custody decisions together. When parents […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...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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