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There are very few assets you own individually when you're married. Most assets and property are shared between you and your spouse. But what happens to those assets once you and your spouse decide to get a divorce? The short answer is, they become divided between you and your spouse. The process is much more...

If you were recently divorced or plan on getting divorced, you may be obligated to pay a certain amount of money to your ex-spouse. In Indiana, this is referred to as "spousal maintenance." It's also known as alimony in many other states. The purpose of spousal maintenance is to allow your ex-spouse to maintain the...

If you haven't already done so, creating a will or trust is a great way to develop a long-term financial plan. An estate plan can go well beyond houses, cars, and other physical assets. In fact, many assets in today's world have become digital. If you're wondering whether or not digital assets can and should...

Experienced Indianapolis child custody attorneys explain what you need to know Child custody cases often bring up many complicated legal issues for everyone involved. And because such cases involve who will be responsible for taking care of and raising children, such cases can often become very emotional and complicated for both parents. That’s why it’s...

Stress, anxiety and fear undermine many marriages. This is even more true today, with troubled couples navigating their way through the coronavirus pandemic. If your marriage was rocky before, the virus may push you and your spouse closer to divorce. If that is the case, you have many questions. None is bigger than the fiscal...

In 2017, the Trump administration rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which is an immigration policy that makes non-citizen immigrants without criminal records eligible for a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation. On June 18, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration's decision unlawful. Thus, the DACA program was...

Getting divorced is very stressful. Getting divorced during a pandemic is even more stressful. Courts have been closed. Business and schools have been impacted. Your job may have been affected. You want to move forward with your life, but it seems like so many things are out of your control. What can you do? You...

Many people depend on Social Security benefits: retirees, people who are disabled, widows and widowers. Unfortunately, many people overlook Social Security benefits when going through the estate planning process. An experienced estate planning attorney knows it’s critical to protect these benefits if a Social Security recipient ever becomes incapacitated or otherwise cannot make decisions on...

This is an unprecedented situation for those with parenting time and custody orders. Stay at home orders, e-learning and temporary business closures are affecting many parents and children. Here are some tips for co-parenting: Consistency is key! Try to keep your regular parenting time schedule, including summer schedule. If possible, utilize the other parent for...

The phrase “do not bury your head in the sand” refers to an ostrich hiding its head in the ground when a predator approaches mistakenly believing such “hiding” will keep the ostrich safe. Think about a child who believes you actually disappear when she covers her face while playing peakaboo. As adults, we know our...