If you ask divorcing parents if their child is to blame, then they will undoubtedly say of course not. It would make no sense to them to suggest this be the case. If, however, you ask children of divorcing parents whether they think they caused their parents' divorce,...
Divorce
Does your spouse have to respond to the divorce petition?
When you decide to file for divorce, you must serve the divorce papers to your spouse. Once they receive this petition, they have time to consider it, which many people use to gather financial documents, talk to a lawyer and more. However, there is a...
Preparing for change: how to tell your kids about the divorce
Divorce brings a significant change in a family's life. As parents, your approach to communicating this change to your children can significantly affect their emotional well-being. Here are some steps to guide you through this sensitive conversation. Choose the right...
3 tips for telling your spouse you want a divorce
If you have been considering a divorce for some time, you might reach a point where you finally decide to do it. The next step will be to tell your spouse, yet this is not always that easy. Many people put it off for a long time because they do not know how to go...
What is the fastest you can get divorced in Indiana?
You want to file for divorce, and you don’t want it to take very long. You just want your relationship to be over. The faster you can put this stage of your life behind you, the better. If so, you should know that Indiana law establishes a mandatory 60-day waiting...
How do you divide retirement accounts during divorce?
Dividing retirement accounts during a divorce can be complicated. There are various types of retirement accounts, including 401(k)s, IRAs and pensions. A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored plan, while an IRA is an individual retirement account. Pensions are often...
How to tell your family about your gray divorce
Informing your family about a divorce is never easy, especially for couples over 50 undergoing a gray divorce. Your children, grandchildren and other family members may not understand why you are making this decision, creating tension and additional stress. However,...
Signs that couples are drifting apart
There isn’t always a “major” reason that a couple decides to divorce, such as financial stress or infidelity. In some cases, the issue is that a couple has drifted apart over time. Spouses may eventually realize that they don’t have the same connection they used to,...
Indiana’s guidelines on age-appropriate parenting time
Every child endures divorce differently. Their age can influence how they comprehend their parents’ circumstances. Indiana law recognizes the impact of parents’ broken relationships on each child’s unique developmental and psychological needs. While no specific...
How mediation can make co-parenting life better and easier
Divorce is complicated for everyone involved, especially when children are in the mix. No matter the circumstances, divorce often affects children differently than adults. Usually, the effects of the divorce in children may not be clear until long after the divorce is...
