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...
Young people getting married impulsively make up a significant number of divorces. Yet, that demographic does not lead the back when it comes to marital dissolutions. Surprisingly, couples over 50 have taken first place in divorce rates among all age groups. The trend...
Divorce is mentally and psychologically hard on people, and the experience is often even harder on children of divorce when they are placed in the middle of their parents' conflict. You are an adult, and even if divorce is not your choice, you are generally better at...
Divorce is an incredibly challenging time full of uncertainty. For many parents, a primary concern is how to provide financially for the children. In particular, parents often ask how courts determine the amount of any child support order. Child support guidelines To...
Child custody and visitation may pose difficult problems throughout the year, but the holidays pose additional complications. Children first Planning and consideration can avoid stress and hurt feelings. Preparing for co-parenting during the holidays may also avoid...
Indiana child custody disputes can be emotionally challenging with both parents concerned about the child’s future. Once the custody determination has been made, it is not necessarily the end of parental discord. There are often instances where one parent has certain...
