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...
Family Law
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...
Do I have the right to see my grandchild?
In Indiana, you may have a legal right to visitation as a grandparent. However, there are some important requirements, and you might have to petition the court. All types of visitation have limits. Furthermore, the court will make decisions on these matters by...
Are parenting coordinators appointed in cases involving domestic violence ?
Divorce and custody battles can be brutal in Indiana. When there is conflict between parties, a parent coordinator may be appointed. What happens in domestic violence cases? Courts may still appoint coordinators in domestic violence cases. Under Indiana law, a parent...
When your co-parent ignores the custody agreement
After divorce with children, the custody order is the cornerstone of your co-parenting relationship. But what happens when one parent disregards the court order and consistently misses visitation, arrives late for transfers or limits contact with the other parent...
Vacations can lead to divorce
A vacation is supposed to be fun and relaxing. It's a way to unwind and spend time together as a family. You're supposed to come back from it feeling happy and recharged. However, for some couples, a curious thing happens: They decide to get a divorce. It's a pattern....
How are mental health issues considered in family law disputes?
Mental illnesses can be disabling and debilitating, just like any other illness. People cannot choose whether they become victim to a mental illness any more than they can choose whether they will acquire a physical disease. Therefore, stigmas surrounding mental...
