Indianapolis Divorce Attorney Blog: My Divorce is Finalized, What Happens Next? In most cases, once your divorce is finalized, there are still several loose ends to tie up. Whether you and your ex-spouse reached an agreement or you had a judge decide your case, divorce decrees often times impose obligations upon one or both parties that have to be satisfied on a post-divorce basis. If a party fails to satisfy one of those obligations, the…
Indianapolis Divorce Attorney Blog: What Does Custody Mean in Indiana? Whether faced with a divorce or a paternity action, there are many parents who are unsure as to exactly what requesting custody of their children means in Indiana. To begin, Indiana law separates child custody into 2 categories: 1) legal custody and 2) physical custody. When a court determines how custody is going to be awarded in a specific case, the court always uses the…
For victims of domestic or family violence, a divorce is typically needed in order to leave the abusive relationship. There are criminal laws, civil protection laws, and family and domestic laws in Indiana to protect victims of domestic violence, including spouses and children. When there is a pending protective order and divorce case between the same 2 parties, Indiana law consolidates both cases into one as domestic violence and protective orders will likely have a…
Mistakes to Avoid for Divorced Parents The divorce process is obviously very difficult emotionally for the parties involved; however, what divorced or divorcing parents must keep in mind is that a divorce can be even more difficult for their children. You and your ex-spouse need to put your differences aside to help promote the welfare of your children as their interests are of paramount importance. The following are a few mistakes that many divorced parents…
Indiana Name Change: A Quick Look at the Process to Legally Change your Name – Thinking about changing your name? There are a couple of ways to change your name in the State of Indiana. First, is through marriage and second, is through petitioning the court. Changing your name through marriage is the easiest way, as it only requires an application through the Social Security Administration , proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of identity, and…
Indianapolis Divorce Attorney Blog: The Impact of Social Media on Custody and Support As social media has become more prevalent in the recent years, it is now commonplace for attorneys to access social media and networking sites, such as Facebook, MySpace, Instagram, Twitter, and personal blogs, as a manner for obtaining evidence for divorce, child custody, and support cases. Even though these types of sites are entertaining and a great tool for staying connected with…
Indiana’s Spousal Maintenance Statute: Can I get support after my divorce is final? Does Indiana have alimony? What about spousal support? Most of us have heard the terms alimony or spousal support and most are aware the terms are used to define support that is given from one spouse to the other as part of a dissolution proceeding. Ironically, however, Indiana law does not recognize alimony or spousal support. Although, Indiana lawmakers recognized that there…
Controlled Expenses: What are they and who pays them? – Controlled expenses—a term most of you have probably heard if you’re going through a divorce and have young children. But, what exactly are they? The Indiana Child Support Guidelines establishes a standard of support for children and, as part of that standard, certain factors are taken in to account that affect the ultimate amount a non-custodial parent is obligated to pay in child support. In…