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We are hired on many cases every year to try and fix issues in finalized divorces which can cost thousands and thousands of dollars to correctHere are some of the most common mistakes to avoid when dividing assets in an Indiana divorce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mistake 1: Overlooking Hidden or Less Obvious Assets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many people focus on major assets like the home or retirement accounts but forget about:<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpindiana.law\/blog\/common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-dividing-assets-in-divorce\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Common Mistakes to Avoid When Dividing Assets in Divorce\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dividing assets is one of the most complex and contentious aspects of a divorce. Missteps during this process can have lasting financial consequences. 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