Divorce Lawyer in Bedford, Indiana (Free Consultation)

Divorce is never easy for anyone.

That’s because:

Lawyers are expensive
The Indiana legal system is confusing
Your children’s future is uncertain
Your financial stability may be in jeopardy
You may not know where you will live
You feel like you have to face divorce alone

At Grant Law, we make our services affordable, the law simple, and our clients confident.

Considering a divorce or a legal separation will likely be one of the most difficult situations and decisions of your life, which can drain you emotionally. This is especially true if there are children involved.

With high stress and emotions, any choice that is made about your family without legal guidance may have a devastating impact on the outcome for many years. After the divorce is final, the issues and concerns don't go away. This is especially true when children are involved.

Additionally, prenuptial agreements encompass a wide range of responsibilities and agreements. While these agreements are formed with the best of intentions, situations may change requiring further legal advocacy and assistance.

THE DIVORCE PROCESS IN INDIANA

1. FILE A PETITION FOR DIVORCE

To file for divorce in Indiana, you need to file a petition with the Court. Doing so creates a legal case file. Your divorce will then be assigned to a family court. Family Law Attorney Justin Grant has the trial experience you want on your side. He’ll walk you through every step of your divorce and help you understand what to expect.

2. TEMPORARY ORDERS

In Indiana, you can prevent a spouse from disposing of family assets. Temporary orders make it clear what each spouse can and cannot do until the divorce is finalized. Depending on your situation, you may also need to obtain additional temporary orders to determine who will keep the children, who will live at the shared house and who won’t, and other important details.

3. DISCOVERY

After filing the petition, we will begin putting together the “discovery.” The discovery explains all pertinent details and information related to the divorce case. We will create an inventory list of assets so that we can determine how assets will be divided. We’ll also compile a list of questions for the opposing party. Additionally, any essential documentation, including tax returns or financial statements will be included in the discovery.

4. MEDIATION

In Indiana, if the divorce has unsettled issues such as property division or child custody, divorce cases are usually court-ordered to go to mediation before the case can go to trial.

In mediation, we discuss and attempt to resolve:

The division of property
Child custody issues
Child support
Spousal support

And other similar details need to be handled before finalizing the divorce

If both sides are able to reach an agreement without going to court, the process is much simpler and faster. Otherwise, the case may go to trial. In this case, the final decision is the judge’s to make.

5. TRIAL

A divorce trial is often long and emotionally draining. While we always attempt to settle out of court, if mediation is unsuccessful, you can be confident that Attorney Justin Grant has the trial experience you need to ensure the best possible outcome.

Divorce Lawyer in Bedford, Indiana