Losing parental rights is one of the most serious outcomes in family law. It permanently ends the legal relationship between a parent and child, including custody, visitation and decision-making rights. Indiana courts make this decision only when clear evidence shows...
People who go through a divorce often look forward to the day when they don’t have to deal with their ex. Unfortunately, that day is likely far off if you share children with your ex. Communication will still be consistent while you raise the children. It’s not...
Child support exists to help ensure that children enjoy a baseline standard of living. The courts consider factors including the income of both parents, the unique needs of the children and the division of parenting time when ordering financial support. The recipient...
When your child says they want to live with you or with your ex-spouse, it can trigger strong emotions. You might feel relief, concern or uncertainty. For many divorced parents, it raises one pressing question: Does that preference matter in an Indiana custody case?...
Ideally, both of a child’s parents work together to help ensure their children’s emotional and physical well-being. However, the reality can be far more complicated. Some co-parents might have been neglectful or uninvolved during the marriage. Yet, they may suddenly...
