More and more, ex-spouses with children are making the decision to work together and co-parent their children. Specifically, this trend is becoming more popular among ex-spouse who have younger children. Divorce is never an easy process for any party. Even when two people are deciding to leave a marriage amicably, it can still be hard....

As cases of COVID-19 rise in Indiana, Governor Eric Holcomb is considering reimposing restrictions on most of the state. Out of the 92 counties in the state, 87 will be affected by the restrictions. Some counties will only be allowed to have gatherings with up to 25 people while those in other counties can have...

It is generally believed that the best place for a child to be housed and cared for is with the child’s parents. While this is true in many cases, there are situations in which a child’s biological parent is not the safest, and best individual to properly care for them. When this happens, an eligible...

If you have been unhappy for some time in your marriage, you may have come to the conclusion that a divorce is the only way forward. If your spouse does not agree and is trying to put up roadblocks to stop the divorce from proceeding, this is not only frustrating but can draw out the...

When a marriage comes to an end, it is important to understand what your options are to legally terminate your union in the state of Indiana.  Two common methods for ending a marriage are by starting the Indiana divorce process or starting an Indiana annulment. You have undoubtedly heard of both options, and while divorces...

The second quarter did not report good numbers for Indiana’s economy. Amid all the disruptions to life that the coronavirus pandemic has caused, many businesses have closed their doors. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the real gross domestic product in the state declined to about 33%. Examining the state’s economic output has...

A 10-year-old boy is at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis in grave condition after he was allegedly stabbed by his own father. The incident took place on East Maple Street in Wabash, Indiana. The police received a call that there was a domestic dispute occurring at the location, and Indiana State Police Sgt. Tony...

You have seen those highly publicized Hollywood divorces that seem to take forever to come to a conclusion. They can be messy and lead to leaks of unflattering gossip and vitriol between ex spouses. For some couples, that is how it goes; not every couple is meant to stay together forever. When you and your...

Child support exists so that both parents are responsible for supporting their children financially until the child becomes a legal adult or at 18 years of age. Under Indiana divorce laws, both parents must take care of their children’s needs regardless of if the parents are in a relationship or not. When there is a...

The longest-serving current Republican to serve as Indiana state senator, State Senator Jim Merritt has announced he will retire in November. State Sen. Merritt was elected in 1990, he was responsible for representing residents of Marion and Hamilton counties. As Merritt recollected on his life in public office, he said that it was his “greatest...