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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How is Property Divided In A Michigan Divorce
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 […]
Read more...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...How To File For Custody In Michigan
Who Can file a Child Custody Case in Michigan? Sometimes a person other than a parent can file a custody case, such as a grandparent or legal guardian. This article talks only about the most common type of custody case: between the child’s parents. If you are a guardian or non-parent relative who wants […]
Read more...Frequently asked Michigan child custody questions
Who will get custody of our child? Below our attorneys provide answers to frequently ask question with regards to Michigan child custody laws.The Michigan Child Custody Act presumes it is in the best interests of a child to have a strong relationship with both parents. Courts in Michigan use 12 factors called the best interest […]
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...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, […]
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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