When the economic recession hit, many people found themselves delaying filing for an Indiana divorce solely because of the cost.Even in cases where no major issues are contested and there are no child custody issues or real estate properties to divvy up, attorneys fees will be somewhere in the neighborhood of $1,200 to $2,000. As…
Continue reading ›Our Hammond divorce lawyers have become familiar with an advocacy group that is essentially seeking to make divorces in this country more difficult to obtain. Citing the negative impacts of divorce and the damage that it can cause to children, the Coalition for Divorce Reform has pushed for legislation – most recently in Georgia and…
Continue reading ›Lawmakers in Florida are wrestling with the question of whether to do away with permanent alimony payments in the state, limiting the circumstances under which former spouses could obtain financial support – separate from what is provided to the children – in a divorce decree.Supporters call alimony a “life sentence,” though the measure is staunchly…
Continue reading ›Seldom do people marry believing that it’s temporary. They expect it will be forever.However, as an increasing number of baby boomers are beginning to find out, forever is a very long time. Our Munster divorce lawyers know that the number of over-50 clients we’ve seen in recent years has been on the rise. Now, the…
Continue reading ›New Years is a time when many begin to reevaluate their lives and think about where they are going in the future. For some, this brings up questions about whether they want to stay in their marriage or whether they want to explore the possibility of divorce.If you are thinking about potentially putting an end…
Continue reading ›When it comes to divorce filings, January is king.In fact, the first Monday after the children return to school from the winter break is actually when we see more divorce filings than any other day of the year. Our Lake County divorce lawyers know there is no one-size-fits-all explanation. As with any other matter of…
Continue reading ›If you are trapped in an unhappy marriage, then the New Year may mark a time when you begin to consider your options and to think about what you want to do with the rest of your life. If divorce is on your agenda for 2013, then you should also start thinking practically about how…
Continue reading ›The case of D.C. v. J.A.C., Indiana Supreme Court, reveals the complexities of move-away custody cases in Indiana.Because the question at hand involves a parents’ current and future relationship with their children, our Munster divorce lawyers know that these cases often involve heightened emotions and can quickly become bitter. We understand that this is not…
Continue reading ›More and more frequently, couples are choosing to live together, buy homes and have children without first getting married.Our Highland divorce lawyers know that while divorce cases tend to be fairly straightforward under state law, those who simply cohabit or have a domestic partnership tend to have a tougher time securing their rightful belonings. That’s…
Continue reading ›There has been a lot of buzz recently about the increasing use of so-called “divorce coaches” in Indiana and throughout the country.Our Highland divorce attorneys can most certainly understand the benefit of having someone to help you work through the emotional turmoil of a divorce, as well as help you organize and prepare your finances…
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