A common point of contention in an Indiana divorce is the question of how the marital assets will be divided. Unfortunately, many spouses are unable to agree in this area, and the divorce often becomes far messier than either spouse anticipated. However, if you want to protect your assets during your divorce, check out our top three tips for doing so.Reason with Your ExWhen you don’t already have an existing pre- or postnuptial agreement with your soon-to-be ex, and you want to protect your valuable assets, the best option available is to...Continue Reading...
When you're facing a divorce, you're likely feeling many different emotions at once. Sadness, anger, fear, and even grief over the loss of the relationship are all common feelings. However, the one most on your mind right now may be uncertainty. You likely have a lot of questions about your upcoming divorce, which is fair—divorce is a complex process that changes your life. Now, you have a lot of questions to ask your lawyer before your divorce. Unsure where to start? Here are a few quick answers to common questions....Continue Reading...
Being in the military is an honorable profession, but it’s also a difficult one. You have to be away from your family for months (sometimes years) at a time. This is challenging for the military servicemember, but also for the family of the servicemember. The military life is not always easy, and it can cause strain on a marriage.In some cases, the military life can even lead to divorce. No matter what issues brought you and your spouse to the decision to end the marriage, the divorce process comes with issues as well. Getting a divorce is...Continue Reading...
As a large or small business owner who is going through a divorce, you may be wondering how the value of your business as a whole will influence your divorce settlement. There are several factors that can come into play regarding your business as you and your ex begin to discuss child support and custody, alimony, and the division of your marital assets and debts. Read on to learn more about how the value of your business is calculated and what will happen to your business as part of the equitable distribution process. How Much Is Your...Continue Reading...
When you're seeking a divorce, you might be on the same page as your spouse. You'll be able to work together, make compromises, and come to an amicable agreement. Sadly, not every divorce is so simple. Instead, you might find that your spouse wants to contest the divorce, but what does that mean for you? Unfortunately, it can affect you and your future, especially if you don't have a lawyer on your side. If you believe your spouse is planning to contest the divorce, make sure you understand how that could affect your future. Your...Continue Reading...
Alimony is also known as spousal support. When requesting alimony, you're asking the court to order your spouse to pay you a monthly stipend because you’ve lost your sole way of financially supporting yourself when getting divorced. For example, if your spouse was the primary earner, alimony can be a viable request.It can be hard to get alimony from your spouse without proof of both your financial standing and your spouse’s income. A divorce lawyer from The Law Office of Laurence J. Brock can walk you through the legal process...Continue Reading...
When you and your spouse or partner have chosen to part ways, whether that be through a separation or a divorce, there can be certain areas that you simply can’t agree on. You can continue trying to resolve your issues on your own, to no avail, or you can choose to go through mediation, which oftentimes can do wonders for your family. Perhaps you’re unable to agree on who gets the house when you divorce, or maybe you’re having trouble coming to a parenting plan that works for you and your children. In any case, mediation...Continue Reading...
As a Los Angeles Jewish Attorney, that has been married, and divorced, and who has advised Family Law Clients getting divorced, I’d like to emphasize that Weddings are much more enjoyable than Divorces, and we should all remember that. Really. “War of the Roses.” I can never forget that old (1989) movie, “War of the Roses,” starring Kathleen Turner, as the very unhappy Mrs. Barbara Rose; Michael Douglas as the equally unhappy Mr. Oliver Rose, and Danny DeVito as the Divorce Attorney that tells the...Continue Reading...
