Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C.

05/29/2026

When one parent refuses to cooperate with summer travel plans, children can miss out.

Navigating custody travel rules.

05/22/2026

Blending lives is beautiful, but blending finances without a plan can be risky.

What a second marriage changes.

05/04/2026

What should divorced parents know about the cost of their child’s continuing education?

Can child support factor in?

04/23/2026

Today we (only slightly belatedly) celebrated our amazing administrative professionals with a delicious lunch and some creative pottery painting! We are grateful every day for our wonderful administrative staff who are an integral part of the R&S team!

04/01/2026

Family vacations remain possible after divorce, but planning requires a few different steps.

How to avoid legal troubles over summer trips.

03/21/2026

Our annual trip to Art in Bloom at Newfields. A great day and gorgeous works of floral art

02/25/2026

Ruppert & Schaefer is proud to announce that 4 attorneys in the firm were selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of Indiana Super Lawyers®. Congratulations to Michael Ruppert, Paula Schaefer, Lainie Hurwitz and Lauren Harpold. An extra nod to Mike and Paula who have been named to the list for more than 20 years, and to Paula for being named in Indiana's Top 25 Women.

02/13/2026

Happy Valentine's Day. Despite the nature of our business, we still like to celebrate love. Lainie, Helen and Paula are sporting their handmade creations designed at Create Art Studio Indy .

01/31/2026

An income gap between spouses can create worry about a child custody arrangement.

Key factors in a custody case.

01/30/2026

A shout out was given to attorney Paula Schaefer by the Indianapolis Bar Association for her volunteer work at PACE (Public Advocates in Community re-Entry) during the month of January.

01/27/2026

Ensuring every detail remains fair can help a prenuptial agreement survive a legal challenge.

3 critical requirements.