Divorce and separation are rarely easy for anyone, but it can be even more challenging when there are children in the picture. Because young people rely on their parents for guidance, it can be a confusing and difficult time for them if one of their parents leaves the...
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An overview of relocation for divorced parents
After divorce, many parents want to move with their children. This brings certain complications into your parenting plan, but it is not impossible. However, you must consider several factors and submit a notice to the court before moving. If you believe moving is best...
Kendra G. Gjerdingen Serves on Faculty of Asset Protection Planning Seminar
Kendra Gjerdingen, a Partner at Mallor Grodner LLP, served on the faculty of the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum’s 2022 Asset Protection Planning seminar, held on April 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. Kendra’s presentation was entitled “Asset Protection in Divorce...
What is parental alienation?
All too often does an ongoing divorce turn into a heated competition between parents. Resentment can fuel one's desire to "win" the divorce or even a child's love, and parental alienation is a common means toward that end. Parental alienation is a toxic behavior...
Changes to the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines
The Indiana Supreme Court approved changes to the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines (“IPTG”), effective January 1, 2022. The 2022 IPTG may be found here. Mallor Grodner has hard copies of the 2022 IPTG available to any new or existing clients, upon request. If you...
3 tips for effective co-parenting after a divorce
When you got married, you likely never pictured yourself getting divorced and sharing parenting time with your ex. But this is a reality for many couples in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2019, 746,971 couples in the U.S. got...
How is marital property divided in an Indiana divorce?
Dividing up the marital property is one of the most important and sometimes most contentious aspects of any divorce. Different states have different laws that govern dividing marital property between spouses. How does Indiana law treat the division of marital property...
Social Media & Digital Communications: Advice for Couples in a Pending Divorce
If you are either facing an impending divorce or are already in the middle of it, we have five basic rules to follow regarding social media and digital communications. These will help protect yourself and your family. Rule #1: Change your passwords and personal...
Digital Communications in a Pending Divorce: Things to Look For and Things to Look Out For
Generally, seeing someone through a divorce means seeing them at their worst. Divorcing spouses are angry, hurt, and frustrated, and these emotions are often reflected in texts, emails, and social media posts. It is important for people to know that the things you say...
Social Media: Advice for Couples Before Marriage
If you are just beginning your life together and are considering how social media may affect your future marriage, then you may want a social media provision in your prenuptial agreement. Generally, prenups force couples to develop improved communication skills before...