Couples share their property and possessions during a marriage regardless of who has their name on the title or whose name is on the account. If the couple ends up going through a divorce though they will need to split all of their possessions. Some may be easily...
In Indiana family law, most cases will center on the people who are getting a divorce, their children and how custody and visitation will be handed from their perspective. However, there are others who might have a vested interest in securing visitation rights....
Most Indianapolis area residents have at least one credit card. In fact, the average American has four credit cards. Although we try and pay off these credit cards each month, there can be situations that arise that make that more difficult. So, what happens if you...
Divorce is difficult on everyone, including the children. While parents often seek to protect their children from the woes of divorce, the reality is that the dissolution of marriage is a change to everyone’s world. Therefore, it is imperative that parents in Indiana...
When a couple marries, it’s common for one spouse to take the last name of the other. If they have children in the future, or adopt, it’s also common for the child to take the last name of one of their parents. In the unfortunate event of a divorce, the spouse who...
Same-sex marriage has been the law of the land since 2015, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the fundamental right to marry under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Couples had fewer options before this ruling, and even if they...
Overwhelming debt can accrue incrementally over a long period of time or it can happen suddenly. In Indiana, this is a problem for people regardless of age, education and situation. Those dealing with this type of debt should be aware of the positives that can come...
When a person is not able to make decisions for him or herself, it may be necessary to pursue guardianship. Sometimes, this is because the person is suffering from an illness or a disability. A guardian is appointed by the court and is responsible for the care and...
You may be the adult child of an older parent. Your parent has saved their money for many years so that they can retire eventually and live the rest of their days comfortably. Another reason why they saved for all those years is to leave you an inheritance. Whether...
It is understandable that there are many people who are in considerable debt and are yet unwilling to file for bankruptcy. While bankruptcy does offer a fresh financial start, the social stigma attached with it can often leave debtors wondering whether filing for...