Compassionate And Effective Family Law Representation
What is discovery? Discovery is the legal phrase for the process of discovering facts in a case. There are a variety of discovery methods, including interrogatories, requests for production, third-party requests for production, and depositions. What are interrogatories? Interrogatories are a series of questions that must be answered by the party they are served upon under oath. This means anything…
What assets and liabilities are divided in a divorce? Assuming no prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, all assets and liabilities are considered part of the “marital estate” for purposes of division in the marital estate. This means it does not matter how the asset or liability is titled – it still gets included in the overall estate. For example, if you…
If your divorce involves unemancipated children, child support will likely be an issue that needs to be addressed. This blog entry will focus on common questions regarding child support. How is child support calculated in Indiana? Child support in Indiana is calculated with the use of a worksheet. The figures needed to calculate child support are as follows: · the…
In Indiana, there are two types of custody: physical custody and legal custody. Here are some other questions you may have about custody in a divorce case: Is one parent presumed to be the primary physical custodial parent? In Indiana divorces, neither parent is presumed to be the custodial parent. If the parties cannot agree on physical custody, the Court…
In Indiana, there are two types of custody that must be determined in each case involving minor children : (1) legal custody and (2) physical custody. Physical custody is simply a description of the parenting time each parent has with the children. People often use the term “sole physical custody,” but this phrase is a misnomer because rarely does a…
What is a Preliminary Hearing? Preliminary Agreement? Preliminary Order? A preliminary hearing is a hearing conducted by the Court that’s purpose is to set the rules for the spouses to abide by during the pendency of the divorce. The result of a preliminary hearing is a preliminary order issued by the Court. If the spouses are able to work out…
The Indiana family law attorneys at are happy to assist clients in both contested and uncontested divorces. These frequently asked questions are aimed to help you determine if your divorce is uncontested and how we can help you if you decide to hire an attorney. How do you know if your divorce is uncontested? In an uncontested divorce, both spouses…
Once you have found an attorney to hire to represent you in your divorce, there are a few things you need to know about where and how to file for divorce in Indiana. Where do I file for divorce? In Indiana, you typically are required to file the divorce in the county where you live. Indiana requires that you be…
The roadmap to divorce is intended to give you a basic understanding of how an Indiana divorce travels from the initial filing of divorce to the finalization of the divorce. Keep in mind that no two divorces are the same and that this image is only meant to give you a general overview. Future topics of our Divorce 101 series…
There are many questions you should ask a divorce lawyer when you are deciding whether to hire them. Below is a list of some questions we’d suggest asking and that we are more than happy to answer in our consultations. Fees. What does the lawyer charge for the retainer? What is the attorneys’ hourly rate? Does the attorney bill the…