Prenuptial Agreements
Divorce and Family Law in Indiana
Indiana is a no-fault divorce state which means that a divorce does not require proof of wrongdoing by the other spouse. Grounds for divorce in Terre Haute can simply be that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Once divorce proceedings are filed, the Court must wait at least 60 days before finalizing the divorce. Divorce proceedings may take much longer depending on whether children are involved, the interest of the parties in a quick resolution, the amount of assets involved, and the complexity of other issues. At Reddy Law Firm, we understand how stressful a divorce can be and are prepared to provide aggressive representation while being supportive and sensitive to your situation. We strive to provide the best outcome not only for you, but for your family.
Child Custody
Issues involving child custody, child support and visitation are typically decided either by the Court or by the parents as part of the divorce settlement agreement. Child custody is determined based upon what is in the best interest of the child and includes an analysis of several factors. There are several types of child custody arrangements depending upon the client’s unique situation.
Child Support
A divorce agreement should provide for adequate child support in order to meet a child’s financial needs. In Indiana, child support is determined based upon the child support guidelines which factors the income, expenses, and debts of both parents.
Pre-Nuptial/Post-Nuptial Agreements
Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial agreements have several purposes such as ensuring that assets are distributed according to the client’s wishes, protecting assets from a spouse, protecting the interest of children from a previous marriage, identifying assets acquired before and during a marriage, and hopefully, avoid litigation over the division of assets in the event that a divorce occurs.
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Terre Haute, IN 47802
Phone: 812-645-0291
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Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
At our Austin divorce law firm, we meet a lot of couples who cannot reach an agreement regarding property and asset distribution when they decide to go their separate ways.
A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two people prior to marriage listing all of the property each person owns and all of the debts each person owes and specifies each person's rights and liabilities after marriage. A couple can decide which of their assets remain separate before and during the marriage to protect them in the unfortunate event of a divorce.
Many people do not use a prenuptial agreement because they feel they do not need one unless they are wealthy, but many couples can benefit from one. When filing for divorce in Austin, it is often easier for couples who have a prenuptial agreement to work out important issues such as division of assets, child custody and support, and even spousal maintenance, without difficult negotiations or the stress of a trial.
A postnuptial agreement is similar, except it is a contract between people who are already married. Because of the subject matter of these agreements, they can provide protection or be challenged when the couple files for divorce.
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Austin, TX 78701
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