In Indiana, an appropriately drafted premarital or prenuptial agreement will override typical property division rules in divorce.
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WATCH: What are the benefits of divorce litigation in Indiana?
In an Indiana divorce case, the main benefit of litigation is obtaining assistance from a judge when you are unable to resolve an issue by agreement with your spouse.
WATCH: How does divorce mediation work in Indiana?
Parties to a divorce can agree to mediate their case, but family courts can also order parties to participate in mediation.
WATCH: Is mediation better than litigation to resolve issues regarding children in Indiana?
To obtain a court order that fully addresses your family’s issues – and one you can truly live with – mediation is a much better option to resolve issues regarding children.
WATCH: Can both parents have equal decision-making rights regarding their children?
In Indiana, parents can have equal decision-making power for big issues regardless of whether the children split their physical time equally between homes post-divorce.
WATCH: If the children split their time between two homes, is it always 50/50?
Many parents think they must follow the schedule set forth in the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines; however, our courts encourage families to create schedules that will work for their unique family.
WATCH: What is Assisted Reproductive Technology?
Assisted Reproductive Technology is the term used to describe various medical procedures that are used to assist people in creating their families.
WATCH: If a child support recipient withholds visitation, can the payor withhold child support?
Child support and parenting time are not mutually exclusive. In other words, if a parent with an obligation to pay child support fails to do so, the other parent may not withhold parenting time.
WATCH: How is paternity determined?
There are a few different ways to establish paternity in Indiana. The first is by signing what is called a paternity affidavit within the first 3 days after a child’s birth.
WATCH: Who needs a premarital agreement in Indiana?
A common misconception is that only the very wealthy can benefit from a premarital agreement in Indiana.
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