Divorce

Even though divorce is increasingly more common, it can still be emotional and overwhelming. You may be worried about your financial well-being, your future relationship with your children, or just confused by the complicated legal process. Deckard Law helps you navigate your divorce and make the best decisions for you and your family.

You aren’t required to go to court just because you hire an attorney. In fact, many couples come to an agreement without stepping foot in a courtroom. Our practice is to first attempt to negotiate a resolution before resorting to trial. We find that negotiation often results in the same (or better) outcome as a trial, and it is usually much less expensive and less stressful on the parties.

Aside from child-related matters, asset and debt division are the main issues in any divorce case. Indiana follows the “one pot” theory of marital property division. Under this theory, all property and debts are put into one pot, and the pot is divided equally (50/50) between the spouses. There are small nuances and exceptions to this. Many factors, such as the length of the marriage and how the property was acquired, can affect the ultimate division of the marital pot.

When divorcing spouses have children together, they must also deal with issues of custody, parenting time and child support. Please see our section on child custody & support for additional information on these topics.

If you are in need of a compassionate divorce attorney to advocate for you, get in touch with Deckard Law. Contact us today!