Bird nesting is a co-parenting arrangement where children remain in the family home, and parents take turns living with them. This setup provides stability and continuity for children during a divorce. While bird nesting presents challenges, following guidelines that have worked well for other families can help ensure you establish a routine that works for everyone. Make a clear plan When implementing a bird nesting routine, establish clear guidelines and schedules. Decide on the length of each parent’s stay, work out expense sharing details and plan how transitions will take place. Consistenc ..read more

Six attorneys at Mallor Grodner have been named to the 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers list—Andy Mallor, Kendra Gjerdingen, and Amy Stewart for Family Law; Anne Curry and Richard Hall, Estate and Probate; and Dustin Plummer, Business/Corporate Law. Selection to the Super Lawyers list is an honor for which no more than 5% of the lawyers in Indiana are chosen. Super Lawyers selection is an honor reserved for those attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high ..read more

Mallor Grodner LLP is pleased to welcome Richard M. Hall to the firm’s private client group. Richard brings extensive experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and business formations and transactions to the firm. During his career, he has been involved in more than 250 transactions involving the sale or purchase of business or investment property. Richard received his JD from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (1981) and his undergraduate degree in business (accounting) from Indiana University, Bloomington (1997). Richard is a certified public accountant ..read more

Divorce can be a challenging time for families in Indiana. For example, parents may conflict but want to shield their children from that turmoil. Fortunately, there are several practical strategies parents can use to minimize the impact of divorce on their children. 1. Create a united front It is possible for divorcing parents to present a united front when it comes to their children. Maintaining consistent routines and rules between households helps children feel secure and minimizes the confusion caused by conflicting expectations. Cooperative co-parenting involves working together to make i ..read more

Haozhen “David” Ma and Patrick C. Munson have joined Mallor Grodner LLP, as attorneys in the firm’s business and professional practice services division of the firm. David received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Indiana University Kelley School of Business, completing his bachelor’s degree with triple majors in accounting, finance, and technology management and his master’s degree in accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant. He earned his JD, with High Honors, from Indiana University Maurer School of Law. David is a small business owner himself and understands the impo ..read more

Mallor Grodner LLP is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, regionally in two practice areas, Family Law and Trusts & Estates Law. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement, at least one lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Seven Mallor Grodner attorneys are included in the 2024 edition of The B ..read more

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Indiana has one of the highest divorce rates in the nation with a rate of 8%. Indiana couples going through the divorce process will often have to deal with dividing their assets. The state uses equitable property division as the legal framework to determine who gets what and to ensure fairness between the spouses. Equitable property division defined Equitable property division is a principle of fairness in the distribution of marital assets and liabilities. It does not necessarily mean that there will be a 50/50 or equal property division between the divor ..read more

Mallor Grodner LLP is pleased to announce that Erica Dobkowski has been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America are divided by geographic region and practice areas. Candidates can only be considered for one recognition at a time, either “Ones to Watch” or traditional Best Lawyers awards. “Best Lawyer ..read more

Mallor Grodner LLP is pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Lawyers who are nominated for consideration for The Best Lawyers in America list are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers working in the same practice area and located in the same geographic region. Awards and recognitions are based purely on the feedback received from these top lawyers. Those who receive high peer ..read more

Kathryn M. Cimera, employment law attorney in Mallor Grodner’s Business Services Division, is scheduled to serve on the faculty of the National Business Institute’s “Employment Law 2023: Advanced Issues and Solutions” live webinar, on September 22. The full-day program provides 6.00 hours of HRCI / SHRM CP/SCP credit and will benefit HR professionals and other business leaders and advisors. Kathryn’s first presentation topic is “Employment Litigation, Enforcement, and Guidance Update,” which will cover case law and legislative updates, 2023 Supreme Court employment law rulings, and National La ..read more