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...
Child Custody
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?
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 us may have it already...
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...
Will a DUI affect child custody?
Child custody is often one of the most contentious issues during a divorce. If you are experiencing severe disagreement with your spouse over the custody of your children, the situation can quickly turn ugly. If you go to court over the matter, you will be leaving the...
Preparing for the summer with your kids after a divorce
Spring feels like a breath of fresh air for most Indiana residents especially after this year’s harsh winter. Unfortunately, spring also tends to feel like a short season for most Midwest states. Over the course of the next month, more children will start cleaning...
How can stepparents influence custody modifications?
Indiana divorcees require a significant change in circumstances if they want to change the court’s order on child custody. This could range from one of the spouses getting a new job that dramatically increases or decreases their salary or one of them deciding to move...
3 tips as parents head toward divorce
The end of any relationship comes with its fair share of hardships and challenges. Dealing with these challenges becomes that much more difficult with others closely involved, particularly children. If you and your spouse are looking to divorce in Indiana, consider...
