Divorce & Family Law
A divorce is one of the most difficult decisions a person might ever have to make; typically because it involves the management of strong feelings. It can be made additionally complicated when it involves separating marital assets, decisions regarding child custody, and visitation rights. At times like this, Schrontz Legal Group can provide you with advice and guidance at a time when you are making life-changing decision. No matter what stage of divorce, whether you are ready to file, your spouse has already filed, or you just want to gather information, it is important to be well informed.
Divorce vs. Legal Separation
While a legal separation and divorce are similar, they also differ in important ways. During a legal separation, the courts might grant a decree for the two parties to separate for no more than a year. Typically, within that year, spouses either reconcile or convert the action to a divorce. In short, legal separation has a definitive timeline, whereas, divorce is a permanent legal action.
To obtain a divorce in Indiana neither party has to show fault. This means that individuals seeking a divorce are able to do so without justifying reason, cause of blame. If one party opposes the divorce the other party may still obtain the decree. Indiana law, however, does require the parties to be residents of Indiana for 6 months prior to filing for a divorce. They must also be residents of the county where the petition is to be filed for 90 days.