Cordell & Cordell Family Law News

Cordell & Cordell co-founder Joseph Cordell is featured on HuffingtonPost.com for his viewpoint that guys do not appreciate the extent and comprehensiveness of the marriage contract that essentially means all of their assets become hopelessly commingled once they are married.

"The single most important economic decision a person will make during their lifetime is deciding to say, 'I do,'" Cordell writes. "The second most important economic decision a person will make is deciding to say, 'I don't.'"

It's likely one of the spouses in a marriage will contribute disproportionately more in assets to the marital partnership, yet all that income, property, and assets become merged into one marital pot where the lesser contributing spouse is now entitled to half.

So what should men do to protect their assets? Read the Huffington Post article: "Careful Marriage Contract May Facilitate Less Painful Divorces."

Indianapolis Divorce Lawyer Jason Hopper was featured extensively in an Indiana Lawyer article regarding prospective changes to the state’s age of emancipation law.


Many Indiana fathers have unknowingly been accumulating child support arrears after assuming their duty to pay support ends with the child's 18th birthday when in fact the age of emancipation is 21 in Indiana. A proposed bill would lower the age of emancipation for minors from 21 to 19.

"I can't begin to tell you how many prospective clients that I interview that have the displeasure of finding out that they have a child support arrearage," Hopper told the newspaper.

The issue is particularly troublesome to wealthier clients who can accumulate substantial arrearages quickly if they miss a few payments. Since those child support payers who owe more than $15,000 face felony charges and up to eight years in prison, Hopper said high-income dads are at greater jeopardy of facing punishment simply because they're paying a higher dollar amount in support.

The article "Bill Would Change Child Support Statute" is for subscribers only, but it can be read by signing up for a free 8-week trial. Read Jason Hopper's bio for more information.

Indiana Lawyer's interest in reporting Mr. Hopper's insight into this timely issue is indicative of the respect earned by the Cordell & Cordell law firm and its skilled divorce lawyers. With more than 20 years experience representing men's interests in divorce and domestic litigation matters, Cordell & Cordell continually proves it is a partner men can count on.

To schedule an appointment with a Cordell & Cordell attorney, please call 1.866.DADS.LAW.