The most common custodial arrangement after a divorce is co-parenting. This is because children do best with both parents involved in their lives, whether the parents stay married or not. However, running the children between two separate households can get very...
When married spouses decide they can no longer continue as a couple, they must figure out how to disengage themselves from their co-mingled life and create two, separate single lives again. The division of assets receives a lot of attention during a divorce but a...
You have an estate plan in place, so you might think you can sit back, relax and not worry about the future. That could be a major mistake on your part. Establishing a plan to begin with is vital, true. However, it can be just as important to make sure your estate...
When parents end their relationship, both remain responsible for financially supporting minor children. Indiana has established child support guidelines that calculate the fair share for each parent based on income and other factors. If you are a single parent or...
Indiana has strict laws prohibiting motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol. An individual convicted of a DUI offense could face penalties that include a fine, jail sentence and probation. A conviction could also result in a driver's license suspension...
The Indiana State Parks system manages eight reservoirs, 17 marinas and 75 boat launch ramps. Unfortunately, there is a downside to boating activity: accidents. Each year, boating accidents in Indiana cause deaths, injuries and property damage. If you become injured...
You may have decided to create a trust as part of your estate plan. But if you have no experience with trusts, you might not realize that the kind of control you will have over your trust depends on the kind of trust you create. While many trusts exist, generally they...
As you enter divorce proceedings, you should prepare for a certain degree of give-and-take in order to reach a divorce agreement in a timely manner. Having a plan regarding what you are willing to compromise on can be beneficial. You may think you are unwilling to...
Spouses often give one another large roles in their estate plans. If that's your situation your marriage falls apart, however, you need to review your estate plan. If you gave your spouse certain powers, such as power of attorney, during your marriage, you may want to...
One of the biggest misconceptions about estate planning is that it is only a plan for what happens after your death. The truth is your estate plan can be much more than that. The Business Journal explains that if you utilize your estate plan correctly, it can be the...
