Six Reasons Why Your Case Might Reach the Indiana Supreme Court
We’ve all heard someone mention taking their case to the Supreme Court, but that option may not always be available. Under Indiana law and the Indiana Supreme Court’s Rule of Appellate Procedure, there are six specific considerations that the Indiana Supreme Court takes into account for every case. The first consideration involves cases that are […]
Putting the Child First: Resolving High-Conflict Custody Disputes
In high-conflict custody disputes, the welfare of the children involved should always be the most important factor. Despite the complexity of such cases, the primary consideration should be ensuring the best interests of the child. This blog post explores the importance of prioritizing children’s welfare in custody disputes, the potential consequences of prolonged conflict, and […]
Are You the Father? Navigating DNA Testing in the Legal System
Unlike divorce cases, where parentage is presumed, establishing paternity often requires different methods of testing. Most notably, paternity is established through DNA testing. This blog post sheds light on the significance and importance of DNA testing in paternity cases, outlines the legal procedures involved, and offers additional insights to what this will mean for your […]
Neutralizing a Narcissist: Courtroom Tactics to Win Your Child Custody Case
In the post-COVID world, a record number of people are struggling with mental health. Researchers and clinicians across the globe are sounding alarm bells calling out the looming “mental health crisis”. Primary care physicians are handing out pills at unprecedented levels. Therapists are over-run with patients. We are sick. We are tired. We are anxious. […]
A Primer: Division of Martial Assets in Indiana Divorce Cases
Divorce involving significant assets or contested child custody matters is in every sense a complex financial and emotional transaction. The reality of it is that the divorce court is dividing up money and kids, which the parties never envisioned would be divided and apportioned. This noted, complex financial assets or deferred tax accounts, such as […]
Navigating the Maze: The Roles of Professionals in Family Law Cases
Family law cases are complex and emotionally charged, involving a myriad of legal, emotional, and financial issues. Successfully navigating through these challenges requires a team of professionals who bring specialized expertise to the table. In this blog, we’ll explore the different professionals involved in family law cases and understand the crucial roles they play in […]
Divorce and Contracts: What You Need to Know about Settlement Agreements
It probably seems odd to think contract law plays into your divorce case. If you determine to settle your case, it does and will play a part. It is very important to understand the power of a contract. The fact you are reading this blog makes the point. You would not have internet or phone […]
Alimony and Maintenance: This Is Not LA
In high-conflict divorce cases, personal vendettas between the litigants (and what they do, or try to do, to each other to inflict endless pain) and custody battles often take center stage. Almost everyone knows a “disaster” divorce story. Sensational story lines from celebrity divorces, often from LA, report astronomical alimony awards. This is not the […]
Challenging Your Divorce Decree By a Motion to Correct Error, Appeal, Or Trial Rule
A divorce is often a lengthy, emotional, and expensive matter that is a complex legal transaction. What if the final order issued at the end of the trial does not divide certain property, involves a misapplication of the law, or is a product of fraud? While final judgments are subject to the rule of finality—that […]
Buying a House in Divorce: Seven Considerations to Starting Your New Life in Your New Home
In many divorce cases, the martial residence is ordered sold as a part of the property division or one party is awarded this home. For many divorcees who have lived in the same marital residence for a long period of time, it is time to navigate the ever-changing and complex world of home buying. Remembering […]
