A parenting plan is necessary to ensure the divorcing couple's child maintains meaningful connections with their parents. This plan could contain various conditions to fit the family's unique needs while prioritizing the child's best interests. The state provides...
Having a physical limitation might make it harder to perform specific tasks, but it usually does not stop disabled parents from loving and raising their children into upstanding adults. Even so, some disabled parents might fear getting unfavorable outcomes in child...
If you are getting divorced, you and your ex will have to come up with a custody arrangement that works best for your child. If you are unable to agree, the courts of Indiana will get involved and make the decision. Generally, the two types of custody in Indiana are...
Addressing family matters could be complex, especially during a divorce. The parents should collaborate and follow specific guidelines when planning arrangements for their children. A parenting plan helps set rules and parameters for both parties as they continue...
Child custody can be an overwhelming concern during divorce and create anxiety on both sides. If you are a parent going through a divorce and are worried about what your child custody arrangement might look like, it can be helpful to be familiar with how child custody...
When an Indiana judge signs the final order in a divorce proceeding, most parties assume that the order is final. Life is uncertain however, and a person’s financial or living circumstances may change substantially after the proceeding has been completed. The existing...
In Indiana, the end of a marriage can be difficult for everyone involved. This is especially true for children and as parents try to navigate the changed circumstances. The parents must coordinate and try to work together to ensure the child is the priority and has a...
For divorcing or divorced parents, if you have noticed a change in your relationship with your children, it could be natural, but it could also be parental alienation (PA). Essentially, PA occurs when one parent initiates a strategy to alienate the other parent by...
One the most difficult issues in any Indiana divorce is which spouse will have custody of the minor children. Many Indiana residents facing a divorce assume that the court will issue an order that resolves this question once and for all. But a sudden life change –...
If an Indiana couple is divorced or separated with children, courts will typically use the state parenting guidelines to help determine parenting time (formerly referred to as visitation) for the parent who does not have primary custody of the child. In addition to...
