One of the main issues that parents in Indiana need to consider when divorcing is how to divide parenting time with their children. Many parents think that a schedule of having children spend alternating weeks with each parent is one of the best solutions. However,...
Child Custody
Tips for divorcing parents with special needs children
If you are a parent of a child with special needs, co-parenting can be incredibly challenging when getting a divorce in Indiana. Understanding the complexity of these cases is essential to crafting an equitable plan. Set a routine Children with special needs often...
Three simple steps to remember while co-parenting with a narcissist
Each year, many married couples in Indiana decide they can no longer make things work. If you and your former spouse have children together, you'll need to develop a co-parenting plan. Unfortunately, the post-divorce process can become harder if you're co-parenting...
Child custody relocation rules and considerations in Indiana
You undoubtedly made your custodial agreement terms and parenting plans based on where you were at the time of divorce and the type of life you were living. However, now a new opportunity has arisen for you or your ex-spouse in another location in Indiana that you'd...
What you should know about custody and visitation
If you've recently gotten a divorce, you may be tempted to request sole physical custody of your child because you want to keep your children close to you. You may also seek full-time custody depending on the actions of your ex or the circumstances of your divorce....
Understanding the right of first refusal
For many divorced parents in Indiana, it’s important to spend as much time with their children as possible. The “right of first refusal” is a parenting plan clause that can help divorced parents do just that. What is the right of first refusal? The right of first...
Custody in Indiana: What does it mean?
By: Silvia B. Miller Custody in Indiana can be a confusing topic. Many parents state that they want “FULL CUSTODY.” But, what does that really mean? It is important to know what kind of custody you want the court to award. In Indiana there are two types of custody...
Does the Coronavirus or COVID-19 Quarantine Parenting Time As Well?
By: Philip C. Sheward We are certainly living in unique circumstances at the present time. The coronavirus pandemic, or COVID-19, has drastically changed how many Hoosiers are currently living our lives. Some of us have or will be diagnosed with the virus. Some of...
How to request a child custody change in Indiana
When circumstances change in the years after a divorce, the original child custody plan may no longer fit your family's needs. Either parent can request a custody change, and the court will consider this request and make a ruling. Learn more about the process of...
