Family Law

By mid-September, the school-year routine is usually in full swing. Homework, after-school care, sports and changing pickup times can expose problems in a parenting schedule that worked during summer. For families in Indianapolis, Fishers and across Hamilton County,...

Indiana uses a one-pot theory for property division, which means the court puts almost all property owned by either spouse into the marital estate before dividing it. That can include property one spouse owned before marriage, property acquired during marriage and...

Summer is here, and with great weather comes highly-anticipated summer events. With your children out of school, they likely have a long list of things to look forward to. As a co-parent, are you aware of your rights and responsibilities? From the Indiana State Fair...

Many parents worry about how a divorce will affect their children largely because every family experiences change differently. Children look to their parents for stability, reassurance and guidance during periods of uncertainty. Divorce can be difficult on kids, but...

A parenting plan in Indiana does more than simply set a schedule. Courts evaluate these agreements based on the best interests of the child, making it important to address both daily routines and long-term needs. A clear agreement creates stability for your child and...

You worked hard to secure custody and parenting time orders in Indiana to protect your time and your child’s safety. When your co-parent ignores the order, it can feel frustrating. You may worry about missed exchanges, unsafe choices or sudden changes that put your...

Divorce brings many questions about your financial future, and your 401(k) is often at the center of those concerns. If you are going through one, understanding how the state handles retirement accounts can help you prepare your finances for the future. How Indiana...

Child custody orders shape daily life for you and your child. Over time, circumstances can change in ways the original order did not anticipate. Indiana law allows custody modifications when specific standards are met. Understand when a modification is allowed State...

Alimony, known as spousal maintenance in Indiana, can feel confusing when you deal with divorce. You want to understand what a court looks at before it awards support. Indiana uses clear guidelines that help courts decide what makes sense for each family. Types of...

Alimony, or spousal maintenance, may be awarded in a divorce case to help one spouse maintain a similar standard of living after the separation. In Indiana, the court only grants maintenance under certain conditions. Understanding these factors can help spouses...