A marriage often reaches a difficult point long before anyone signs legal papers. During that period, stress can shape major choices about finances and parenting. If you are thinking about filing for divorce, the steps you take now may carry long-term consequences....
As a grandparent, it is normal to worry about your grandchild’s safety or stability after a custody order takes effect. Many grandparents assume they cannot step in once a court grants custody to a parent. However, Indiana law recognizes limited situations where you...
Indiana state law recognizes the importance of grandparents in the lives of their grandchildren. The state permits grandparents to seek visitation in scenarios where parents have separated or there are other disruptions to the primary family unit. Grandparent...
When co-parents find themselves struggling to communicate, this challenge can quickly disrupt routines, increase conflict and place unnecessary stress on children. Thankfully, although effective communication is rarely automatic after a separation, parents can take...
The law in Indiana protects the rights of parents while simultaneously prioritizing the best interests of children. Parents who choose to end their relationship with one another usually have the option of working cooperatively to settle disagreements about how they...
A divorce doesn't end your job as a parent – it just changes it. After the divorce is final, the way you talk to your ex-partner matters a lot to your child's happiness. Working together as parents helps kids feel safe and keeps a strong bond with both of you. Here...
Imagine being separated from your child, unsure of when you will see them again or have a say in their upbringing. For many fathers in Indiana, this is a harsh reality. Fortunately, Indiana support laws provide a framework for protecting fathers' rights, but it is...
Sharing custody means making many personal compromises. Parents have to alternate or share holidays and birthdays with their children. They have to agree on major decisions regarding their children. Parents also have restrictions imposed on their daily lives when they...
Struggling with addiction does not automatically disqualify a parent from being awarded parenting time in Indiana. The state prioritizes the best interests of each child when determining parenting time. This standard – while subjective to a degree in practice – aims...
Some grandparents jokingly say that if they knew grandchildren were so wonderful, they would have had them first instead of children. The bond between grandchildren and their grandparents can be beautiful and mutually beneficial. Grandchildren provide a source of joy...