Indiana Family Law Topics & Resources

In-depth guides to the legal issues that come up most often in Indiana divorce and family law cases. Written by JR Emerson and Jill Bracken-Emerson for families throughout Central Indiana.

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Family law cases rarely involve just one issue. A divorce may also raise questions about how retirement accounts are divided, whether hidden assets exist, or how Indiana's parenting time guidelines work. Below you will find our in-depth guides to the topics Indiana families ask about most. Each guide covers the relevant Indiana statutes, practical advice, and how Emerson Divorce and Accident Injury Attorneys can help. If you have a question that is not addressed here, call us at (317) 969-8000 for a free consultation.

QDRO & Retirement Division How Qualified Domestic Relations Orders divide 401(k)s, pensions, and retirement accounts in Indiana divorce. Covers ERISA, INPRS public employee plans, tax implications, and the step-by-step QDRO process. Read the Full Guide →
Property Division Indiana's "one-pot" marital property rule, the equal division presumption under IC § 31-15-7-5, and how courts divide real estate, businesses, investments, and debts. Read the Full Guide →
Hidden Assets in Divorce How spouses conceal assets in Indiana divorces, forensic accounting techniques, discovery tools, and your rights when you suspect your spouse is hiding money. Read the Full Guide →
Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines The Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, standard schedules, holiday and summer provisions, long-distance parenting plans, and how courts handle deviations. Read the Full Guide →
Divorce Mediation How mediation works in Indiana family law cases, when courts require it, costs versus litigation, and what to expect from the mediation process in Hamilton County. Read the Full Guide →
Guardian Ad Litem What a Guardian Ad Litem does in Indiana custody cases, when courts appoint one, how the GAL investigation works, and how their recommendation affects your case. Read the Full Guide →
Relocation & Custody Indiana's relocation notice requirements under IC § 31-17-2.2, the court's analysis for move-away cases, and how relocating affects custody and parenting time. Read the Full Guide →
Protective Orders How to obtain a protective order in Indiana, the difference between ex parte and final orders, what a protective order covers, and how it intersects with custody proceedings. Read the Full Guide →

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