The first holiday after a divorce may be difficult for all parties involved, whether it is Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving or some other special event. They may be especially tough on young children. A time that often...
Requesting a child support modification in Indiana
When you have an arrangement in place where you pay child support in Indiana, you must continue to pay the amount dictated by your child support order unless you secure a court order that changes it. There are certain situations where you, the paying parent, or the...
Can a child refuse parenting time?
Whether you are a custodial parent or you only see your children according to the terms of a court order, you know that custody and visitation issues are especially challenging for parents as well as children. When it comes to parenting time, there are many factors to...
Do Indiana grandparents have visitation rights?
You may feel proud and excited when you become a grandparent. However, you find it difficult to maintain a relationship with your grandchild if acrimoniousness exists between the child’s parents. If you are not seeing your Indiana grandson or granddaughter as much as...
3 frequently asked questions about visitation in Indiana
A non-custodial parent generally has the right to reasonable visitation in Indiana. The court decides what constitutes "reasonable," usually based on a set of specifications called the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines. These regulations apply to most child custody...
Cashing out your portion of your ex-spouse’s 401(k)
As you approach the conclusion of your divorce proceedings in Indiana, your thoughts inevitably turn towards your future. Specifically in regards to your financial future, you may worry about how you will be able to meet your immediate expenses if you were not the...
When does Indiana allow sole child custody?
When parents divorce in Indiana, they must create a custody arrangement that reflects the state's Parenting Time Guidelines. The state recommends that the child maintain a relationship with both parents through frequent, regular contact unless doing so would cause...
Understanding the basics of Indiana adoption
There are certain basics to understand about adoption in Indiana. Maybe you are an employed single individual who has just entered the third decade of your life. Perhaps you are a married college graduate, parent and homeowner looking to add to your family. These...
What is nesting and is it right for our kids?
The most common custodial arrangement after a divorce is co-parenting. This is because children do best with both parents involved in their lives, whether the parents stay married or not. However, running the children between two separate households can get very...
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...
