You’re getting divorced. You suspect that your spouse committed tax fraud. What do you do? If you signed off on a joint return and knew of the deception, you could be charged with conspiracy to commit tax fraud. That is a serious crime. Even if you’re not on the hook, it takes careful analysis to determine whether it’s in your financial best interests to air this issue.
Deciding whether to keep the house is intensely personal. It is, after all, the house you built your family in together, that you likely saved for and spent hours decorating. Deciding to keep the house is an emotional decision that can have huge financial consequences. When making this important decision you need to consider both the emotional…
The New Year is a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. Many people resolve to lose weight, hit the gym, eat healthy, but it is also important to consider other areas of your life. Bays Family Law encourages you to consider the following legal resolutions to protect yourself from unintended legal consequences…
Co-Parenting After the Break-up Feeling anxious and angry over the idea of sharing or alternating the kids on holidays? Your children deserve a great holiday, even if you feel cheated out of yours. Don’t burden your child with the responsibility for your happiness. Encourage them to have a blast with their other parent, even if…
Is Indiana a “no-fault divorce” state? Yes. Well, mostly. First, what on earth is a “fault” divorce? It’s always somebody’s fault, right? The truth is that while, yes, there may be one party that carries more of the blame, state law may not consider that pertinent. In states like California, parties divorcing can greatly alter…
In the aftermath of a divorce or other breakup, dealing with your ex can feel – well, surreal. You may be tempted to ignore him/her. Or tell them off – let them know how awful they really are. But that won’t help you to raise happy, healthy children. These tips were written to de-escalate tensions…
These days, you can Google – well – anything. So, why can’t you handle your own divorce? Or – to put it bluntly– why should you spend money on one? Well, an Attorney: Knows the Law. The law can be a funny thing. You can read the words of a statute and think you know…
Meeting with a divorce attorney can be overwhelming and intimidating. Here are a few things to make the most of your initial consultation, so you can get the information you need to make the best decision for you and your children. Bring written questions. Get ready for the consultation by writing down questions you want…
In Indiana, the court has to determine legal custody, physical custody, and the parenting time schedule. Legal Custody Legal custody governs decision-making power. Most parents who are not together have joint legal custody. That requires the parents to communicate and reach agreement on major issues affecting the child’s health, education, and religions. Examples of major issues:…
