Indianapolis Property Division Lawyer
What Does 'Fair and Equal' Mean in Indiana Divorces?
Indiana is a no-fault divorce state. This means that the reason if your spouse had an extramarital affair, it doesn't mean you will get more consideration in the division of assets.
Indiana is also a community property state when it comes to property division in divorce. The general rules of community property state that every marital asset and every marital debt will be split 50-50 between the divorcing spouses if no exceptions exist. Exceptions include prenuptial agreements, postmarital agreements about property, and cases in which one spouse wasted marital funds by gambling, abusing alcohol or drugs, or providing material support for a significant other outside of the marriage.
At the López Law Office, in Indianapolis, I offer my clients calm and practical advice about the consequences of different proposals for the division of property during divorce. Property division in divorce can require a complicated series of negotiations, even for spouses who do not have many assets. I take the time to answer all my clients' questions and I listen carefully to their worries about division of debts and property in their divorce.
Common Questions About Property Division in Divorce
Whether you live a financially comfortable life or struggle to make ends meet, fair and reasonable property settlement agreements are critically important for your future once the divorce is final.
I work closely with my clients to find acceptable and tailor-made answers to questions like:
- What happens if neither of us can afford the mortgage?
- What if my ex is threatening bankruptcy?
- Should we try to do a short sale or a deed in lieu of foreclosure?
- What percentage of my retirement plan should my ex get? It doesn't seem fair to give him or her money that I saved before we even got married.
- Am I responsible for half the car loan, even if my name's not on the title or the loan papers?
As your lawyer, I can be aggressive and prepared to fight to get everything you deserve under the law. However, you also need to move on with life after your divorce. I will help you do that. Negotiating marital property agreements can be stressful, but I will help you reach a practical solution by explaining your rights and obligations under the law.
Attorney Vanessa López
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To discuss your questions about property division in divorce with lawyer Vanessa López, call 317-644-6261 (español: 317-715-1847) or fill out our simple contact form. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Hablamos español.
