Child custody battles can be emotionally charged and legally complex. In Indiana, the fundamental principle governing child custody decisions is the "best interests of the child." This comprehensive guide will break down the key factors involved in determining child custody and provide insights into what evidence is considered when making these critical decisions. Additionally, we'll shed light on what to expect during a child custody hearing. Understanding these aspects can help parents and guardians navigate the intricate landscape of child custody in the state of Indiana.

When going through a divorce, navigating the legal landscape can be daunting. One critical aspect of divorce proceedings is the provisional hearing, which plays a vital role in addressing immediate concerns while the divorce case is ongoing. In this blog, we'll delve into the intricacies of provisional hearings, why they are crucial, and how they impact the divorce process.

This comprehensive guide provides insights into grandparent visitation rights in Indiana, offering clarity on the legal framework, procedures, and scenarios where grandparents can seek visitation. Discover the importance of legal counsel and the complexities surrounding Indiana's grandparent visitation laws.

While there are some general rules that are followed in every divorce case, each case is different and has its own unique circumstances that can make it more or less likely that the court will order spousal maintenance to be paid by one spouse to another.

Are you involved in a divorce that involves assets, children, or both? If so, there are three things you should know about the traditional divorce process before embarking on it: how long it will take, how much it will cost, and what issues must be resolved to finalize the divorce agreement.

Do you want to get divorced but don’t want to spend weeks or months engaged in an emotional battle? If so, an uncontested divorce might be the perfect solution for you. This process allows couples to divorce without fighting over custody .

When a couple decides to get a divorce, the decision has to be explained to their kids in the most clear and simple way. While it’s never easy for a child to learn about their parents' divorce, there are steps you can take to help your children understand what's going on and deal with their emotions in a healthy manner.

How you tell them depends on the age of the child and also the relationship between you and your spouse. Divorce can feel like betrayal for some kids because at this point they think of both parents as being in love with each other.

What do you do if you don't want to be left behind waiting for a court date? Here are some things you can be doing to move your family law case forward.

Not receiving your court ordered parenting time can be frustrating. Filing contempt can be a good way to get everything working again.

If you are in a contested custody case, what do you do to prepare a winning best interest argument? Here are some ideas on what you can do to prepare.

Winning a custody case takes evidence and preparation. Here are some common mistakes I see people make in custody cases.

How do you know when it makes sense to go back to support over child support? Here is some information about how to calculate and modify child support in Indiana.

If your spouse wants to adopt your child, or if your child’s stepparent wants to adopt your child, you may be wanting to know more about the step parent adoption process. Here is some general information about stepparent adoption in Indiana.

What are the steps you need to take when you want to modify custody? Here is an overview of the process in Indiana.

Divorce is not an easy process and when you finalize your divorce, you may not be ready to jump in and hire another attorney, but your estate plan may require it. Here are some things to think about if you are recently divorced.

There are several reasons to go back to court to modify child support. One of reasons that could justify a modification is your ex changing jobs. If your ex’s gross income increases, it could increase their total support obligation.

How should you handle your insurance coverage during a divorce? What are your options if you are going to lose your coverage? Here we answer those questions.

A guardian ad litem is a court appointed advocate that looks out for the best interests of the children. Here are some tips for putting your best foot forward when working with a GAL.

There are several things you can be doing to increase your parenting time. Here are some ideas on what you should do to help get more than the standard guideline parenting time.