Family Law

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Estate Planning for Blended Families: Protecting Those You Love

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Nearly 1 in 6 U.S. children live in a blended family, and these families face estate planning challenges that standard plans often miss. Learn how irrevocable trusts, joint and mutual wills, beneficiary designations, and lifetime gifts can help protect children and stepchildren, and why open conversations matter.

How Do I Enforce Custody Orders?

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Learn how to enforce custody and parenting time orders in Indiana, including contempt hearings, make-up time, and court sanctions.

What to Expect in a Divorce With Children

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Learn what to expect in an Indiana divorce with children, including how courts decide legal custody, parenting time, and child support based on a child’s best interests.

How Are Inheritances Treated During Divorce in Indiana?

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Learn how inheritances are treated during divorce in Indiana, including the state’s one-pot property division rule, commingling risks, and when inherited assets may be divided or protected.

How to Handle a Loved One’s Decline

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I noticed a decline in my loved one over the holidays? What should I do?