Divorce

Greenfield, Indiana Divorce Lawyers

The experienced family law attorneys of David P. Murphy & Associates are here to help you through the difficult times of divorce. We will fiercely protect your interests while guiding you to a fair, workable solution with the least upheaval and expense.

Call today at 317.462.2222 for an initial consultation at our comfortable offices in Greenfield, Indiana. We represent clients of Indianapolis, Shelbyville, Anderson, Richmond, New Castle, and surrounding communities of central Indiana in all aspects of family law.

Personal Attention • Aggressive Representation

Putting emotions aside to consider the many legal concerns is the toughest obstacle. Our experienced and compassionate divorce lawyers take the time to listen to your unique circumstances and calm your fears. We address your anxieties by clearly explaining the process and walking you through a step-by-step approach.

We can often reach agreement through mediation (court-ordered or at your own request), but if the situation requires a court battle, our veteran trial lawyer is prepared to vigorously defend your position. Practicing in Indiana for 35 years, David Murphy knows how to present your case in the most favorable light.

• Property Division

Rather than draining your resources in tit-for-tat wrangling over assets and debts, David P. Murphy & Associates tries to keep the process rolling toward resolution. We look for equitable, creative solutions to dividing marital property. If one party plans to stay in the house, we look at whether refinancing is feasible and negotiate trade-offs with the other spouse. We determine current values of real estate, businesses, vehicles, retirement accounts and investments, to make the division as fair and efficient as possible.

• Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)

Maintenance is not commonly awarded in Indiana divorces, unless one spouse has special needs or limited employment skills. Rehabilitative maintenance may be granted for up to three years in order to return to school or job training to gain financial independence.

• Child Custody

In Indiana, the presumption is joint physical custody of children, with one spouse awarded primary custody and the other getting parenting time ("visitation"), and joint legal custody, with both parents sharing in decisions about education, religious upbringing, and other matters. Sole custody (physical and/or legal) requires demonstrating that the other parent is unfit or abusive. The court may require mediation, including hiring a licensed psychologist to perform custody evaluations. Our child custody lawyers will help you negotiate a realistic parenting plan, and fight for you to ensure that you are fairly treated and that the best interests of your children are taken into account.

• Child Support

The state guidelines consider your incomes, child care and health insurance expenses, whether there are other children to support, and the parenting time split (number of overnights) in determining child support. We ensure that the court has full and accurate information to make a fair decision.

Protect Your Interests: 317.462.2222

Every divorce is unique. Our experienced divorce attorneys work hard to learn about your situation and pursue your goals within the legal system. Contact us today for an initial consultation, including evenings or weekends by appointment.