March 15, 2020
March 15, 2020
Can a Trust Protect My Assets During a Divorce?
A Revocable Trust will not protect or exclude your assets in an Indiana divorce. Since a Revocable Trust is revocable, meaning you still have control over the assets, your assets held in said trust is part of the marital estate. An Irrevocable Trust, Limited Liability Company or Limited Liability Partnership might be entities available to shield assets from a d...
February 26, 2020
February 26, 2020
4 Reasons to Get a Prenuptial Agreement for Your Second Marriage
Second marriages typically involve older people who have accumulated assets and often have children. These variables raise concerns about retirement and estate planning if the new marriage ends in divorce or death of a spouse. Many approaches to estate planning in Indiana, in conjunction with a prenuptial agreement, can ease worries between newly engaged partners...
February 26, 2020
February 26, 2020
How to Modify Child Custody in Indiana
Family courts base their child custody decisions on the best interests of the child, and your desire to modify your custody arrangement must meet this same standard to succeed. State law generally seeks to avoid disrupting the living arrangements of children without sufficient cause. Even so, many legitimate reasons could persuade a court to approve your child cu...
February 20, 2020
February 20, 2020
How Child Custody in Indiana Works with Long-Distance Parenting
You still have rights under the laws for child custody in Indiana if you need to move for a job or to perform other essential duties, like care for an elderly parent. Any parenting plan that you develop should directly address the long-distance nature of your co-parenting situation. Scheduling Long ...
February 10, 2020
February 10, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Webster & Garino Announces Launch of Family Mediation Services in Indiana
Webster and Garino, LLC, an established general practice law firm, primarily serving Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Tipton, Boone and Marion Counties, is pleased to announce the launch of family law mediation services offered by Danica L. Eyler, Shana D. Paula, and Jacob C. Salathe. Webster and Garino, LLC, Westfield attorneys and mediators, now offers mediation services to disputing parties ...
January 24, 2020
January 24, 2020
Three Tips For Protecting Business Assets in a High Net Worth Divorce
If you have a high net worth, there is a good chance that you own or have a stake in a successful business. Should your marriage encounter trouble, a divorce poses a risk to your business assets. Without the right preparation or strategy, you might have difficulty buying out an ex-spouse and retaining control of the business. Ideally, you would have already prepa...
January 11, 2020
January 11, 2020
High Net Worth Divorce and Child Custody Laws in Indiana
A parent leaving a high net worth marriage will naturally have concerns about receiving adequate monthly income to maintain a comparable lifestyle for the children. A high-earning parent on the other side of the equation might be on guard against unreasonably high child support orders. Continue Reading
January 2, 2020
January 2, 2020
Why You Need to Revisit Your Estate Plan After a Divorce
Divorce represents a significant shift in your life. As a result, you need to examine and update your estate plan after a divorce thoroughly. Provisions that included your ex-spouse or in-laws could produce undesirable outcomes. For example, an ex-spouse left as a trustee on a joint trust that you established during your marriage might end up in control of your a...
December 12, 2019
December 12, 2019
Indiana Divorce & Holiday Parenting Time
Conflicts between co-parents in Indiana sometimes arise around holidays because both people want to share special occasions with their children. Their plan for child custody in Indiana should already address who spends which holidays with the children. ...
