Divorce is growing faster among older couples in Indiana and the rest of the country. Many of these couples have been married for more than 20 years. One common reason for wanting a divorce is "financial infidelity," the act of being untruthful with your spouse...
Absent extenuating circumstances, Indiana judges usually allow both parents to have a relationship with their children after a divorce. Ideally, the custody and visitation agreement will have as little impact on the kids as possible. Nesting may be an ideal way to...
If you're thinking about using a land installment contract to buy a home in Indiana, you should first learn how it can work and how it can't. Some claim it's an inexpensive alternative to a mortgage. But it turns out there's more to the story than that, including a...
There are few things worse in life than feeling as if you're trapped in a toxic marriage. However, even if you feel as if your marriage isn't worth salvaging, you can still end it on a positive and healthy note. Acting in a mature manner may help you regain a sense of...
Going through a divorce isn’t easy, but Indiana residents should avoid social media during that time. It’s important to know why and how it could impact your situation. Why should you avoid social media? While going through a divorce, it’s best to avoid using social...
If you are getting divorced in Indiana, there are many things to think about, and your retirement accounts should be one of them. How will your divorce affect your 401(k) or IRA, and what happens to those accounts when you retire? Dividing retirement accounts in...
Real estate transactions that take place in Indiana contain many components that can be confusing for the people involved. Some of these components are titles and deeds. Although they often sound the same, they're not. What is a deed? A deed is the physical document...
Noncustodial parents in Indiana are required to pay child support to ensure that their children are properly cared for and to prevent them from becoming a burden on the state, but the amount they pay may be modified in certain situations. When calculating child...
As a parent going through divorce, one of your biggest concerns is how ending your marriage will impact your children. You know it will be difficult for them to adjust to their parents living in two different houses and splitting time between them. Maybe you also know...
If you’ve figuratively been around the block once or twice in Indiana concerning a home purchase or sale, you have an insider’s perspective on the evolving nature of the residential real estate market. Above all else, you know that things change, and sometimes...
