No. Maybe. Even in today’s digital world, marital infidelity is difficult to define. Nevertheless, statistics show that “cheating” is one of the biggest factors in filing for divorce. Decades ago, the various states adopted the concept of no-fault divorce. This means if one party states the marriage is broken and wants a divorce, this is enough for the court to have jurisdiction over the matter. In the past, adultery or other wrongdoing was required; this is no longer the case.
There are now specific statutory reasons for a divorce under current Indiana law: irretrievable breakdown of the marriage; the conviction for ... Read More
Tag: cheating spouse
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Sep2018
20
Nov2017
Legal Rights and Remedies That Do Not Exist in Indiana
Most seasoned divorce attorneys have had clients who have lived in different places or have friends and family divorced in other states; sometimes this brings pre-conceived notions to the table about what is possible in a divorce in Indiana. This blog addresses the most common misunderstandings of litigants in proceeding in Indiana.
The first misconception is alimony. In many states, the spouse without earning power can obtain long-term alimony. It is not uncommon to hear about very large monthly (or weekly) alimony awards in states like California. This remedy is not available ... Read More
25
Aug2015
Ciyou & Dixon attorney, Bryan L. Ciyou was featured on WishTV channel 8 to discuss the data breach at Ashely Madison.
24
Aug2015
There is always a leading news story of the day. Last week, multiple days covered the Ashley Madison data breach of the names of men and women enrolled as members on a site for married people wanting to have an affair. Lawyers from all areas, from internet security to class action (such as the sought class certification in Canada), are largely unmoved and not surprised by this latest revelation of a site boasting a “100% Discreet Service.”
From a marriage and divorce standpoint, there are five things you should know about this breach as it relates to you and your understanding ... Read More