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Study: Divorce and Marriage Rates are on the Decline

You must have heard by now that half of all marriages end in divorce. That places the divorce rate at 50%. However, that statistic was gleaned from the 1970s, just after the Cultural Revolution happened alongside women’s liberation. This coincided with revamped divorce laws, with most states moving to no-fault divorces. In 2024, the times...

What is the “Automatic Stay” in Bankruptcy and How Does it Work?

Are you being harassed by debt collectors? Sued by creditors? Having your wages garnished? If so, filing for bankruptcy can stop all of these things through what is known as the “automatic stay.” The automatic stay temporarily stops all adverse creditor actions against you. If you are being harassed by debt collectors, the debt collectors...

Everything You Need to Know About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Are you facing harassment from creditors? Are you facing creditor lawsuits? If so, the creditor can get a judgment against you, garnish your wages, place a levy on your bank account, or place a lien on your home. These are all outcomes that are best avoided. One way to avoid these outcomes is to file...

How to Obtain a Hardship License in Indiana

In Indiana, your driver’s license can be suspended for any number of reasons. These include DUI (OVWI), having too many traffic violations, being a habitual traffic offender, or failing to pay child support. Under Indiana law, if your license is suspended, you can apply for what is called a hardship license or special driving privileges....

Child Custody and Indiana Law

When Indiana child custody attorneys refer to custody, they are actually referring to two distinct concepts. These concepts are quite different from one another.  When a parent is granted legal custody in Indiana, that means that they have the power to make key decisions on behalf of the child. This includes determining where the child...

Establishing Paternity in Indiana

Do you believe you are the father of a child and want to gain parenting rights over the child? Is a mother claiming that a child is yours when you don’t believe it is? If so, you have rights under Indiana law. For fathers who want to establish legal rights over a child, such as...

What is the Means Test in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Indiana?

In Indiana, any individual filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 must show that they do not have the means to repay their debts. There are two ways to do this. If you make below the state median for your household size, then you automatically pass the means test and can file under Chapter 7. Higher-earning...

Alimony and Spousal Support Laws in Indiana

Alimony is traditionally a payment made from one spouse to another to support them during and after a divorce. Alimony laws were originally written during a time when women lacked property rights. Alimony was used as a means of leveling the playing field and allowing a woman to support herself after the divorce. In the...

Should I Approach My Partner About a Prenuptial Agreement?

While prenuptial agreements are often associated with the very rich, the truth is that they are becoming more commonplace among middle-class couples and ordinary folk across the U.S. Marriage is essentially a contract between two people to combine their financial resources and operate as a single entity. While that is patently reductive, and there is,...

Understanding Property Division in an Indiana Divorce

As part of your divorce settlement, you will need to divide the marital estate. This not only includes assets, bank accounts, and money, but it also includes any debts that were incurred during the marriage. The marital estate includes any property owned by both spouses jointly. This includes real estate, cars, valuable assets, retirement accounts,...

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