Like other states, Indiana has a process under which a couple can ask for a legal separation. A legal separation works much like a divorce, but there are some important differences. During a legal separation proceeding, a court will issue orders about child custody,...
People may file for bankruptcy just before, during, or right after they file for a divorce. While it might affect what debts may or may not get discharged, a looming, pending or freshly finalized divorce case will not usually disqualify someone from filing for...
Bankruptcy can become an option for anybody who is drowning in debt. Young people who irresponsibly wrack up credit card debt and other balances can suddenly find themselves in need of relief. Married couples who are behind in their house payments due to a layoff of a...
Many – perhaps most – people in Indiana have some level of debt. In many cases, having certain types of debt is a good thing, but it can easily turn into a nightmare. When debt begins to pile up, a sudden change circumstances – the loss of a job, an injury or an...
Divorcing parents often worry about not being able to spend as much time with their children as they used to prior to the divorce. However, parents should always prioritize their child’s needs and making sure that they are safe, happy, and healthy. Creating a...
Overwhelming debt has struck many Indiana residents. You may be struggling with high medical bills, out of control credit card debt or be behind on your mortgage payments after losing your job. In the past, filing for bankruptcy was seen as a sign of failure. Times...
For those living in abusive marriages, the idea of divorce is likely the light at the end of a long, dark and terrible path. Unfortunately, according to recent research that is not the case for most abuse victims. How common is ongoing abuse? According to those...
Spousal maintenance—also referred to as alimony—is often a topic for dispute in an Indiana divorce. For the paying party and the receiving party, it is important to understand the various factors that are considered when the support order is made. That includes the...
Life always seems to throw curveballs. It only takes one unexpected major expense or a series of financial decisions that had unforeseen consequences for you to find yourself in a situation where you are drowning in debt. Soon, the debt collectors start calling, which...
Not every relationship ends happily ever after, and it is not unusual for unmarried parents to break up, leaving themselves in a bind. While they both may want a relationship with their child, paternity needs to be established before a mother can seek child support or...