Raising children across two households involves expenses that do not always fit neatly into a consistent monthly calculation. School supplies, sports equipment, activity fees, clothing, field trips and countless smaller purchases can add up quickly, and unevenly. To...
Grandparents often provide housing and child care for their children and grandchildren. They may purchase clothing and toys that parents can't afford. Their role in a grandchild's life can have a profound positive impact. Most of the time, grandparents simply offer...
A child support order is often used during a divorce, especially if there is an income discrepancy between the parents or if they are going to have different amounts of parenting time or physical custody. Child support is used to balance out the financial obligations,...
Parenting laws in Indiana extend the same protections to fathers and mothers. The law does not make any distinction about parental rights solely on the basis of sex. Both parents can request parenting time and a share of decision-making authority. Men often feel...
Parents often feel happy when their children find long-term romantic partners, and marry them accordingly. They may be over the moon when their adult children have children, making them grandparents. The whole family may celebrate the addition of a new child....
Child support is meant to help ensure children receive consistent financial support from both parents. Most parents are eager to contribute to the care and support of their children, but what if life circumstances change and your original support order is no longer...
When people in Indiana get divorced, they sometimes have questions about alimony. Someone may have expected to be supported by their spouse, and the divorce is taking away that financial support. While Indiana does not technically have alimony, there are situations in...
It is standard practice in most cultures around the globe for parents to have authority over their children and a right to manage their upbringing. In the United States, parents acquire those rights when the state acknowledges their parentage of a child. Mothers have...
Divorce is an emotionally and financially complex journey. Without clear goals, the process can feel overwhelming and directionless, leading to unnecessary conflict and regret. Setting divorce goals can help you maintain focus, prioritize what matters, and create a...
You begin contemplating divorce, and suddenly the issue extends beyond the marriage itself. It is now about who will find out first—your sister’s friend from church, your kid’s teacher or the woman behind you at the grocery store. In a place where everyone knows...
