One of the unfortunate effects of divorce is that you and the other parent now have to figure out how to be a single parent. If you have a demanding job, you may need to rethink things so that you have time to spend with your children. If you spend too much time at...
Children And Divorce/Child Custody
Determining a child’s best interests in a custody case
Do not view your child custody as a fight to the death with your former spouse. What is at stake is the future of your child. When it comes to a divorce, an Indiana court is going to weigh the best interests of your child in determining custody. If you do the same,...
Do non-custodial parents have rights to contact their children?
The State of Indiana suggests that it fits the child’s best interests to have meaningful contact with parents. The Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines instruct parents on a child’s contact with his or her parents. If you live apart from your child, you still have rights...
How is Indiana child support calculated?
Like other states, Indiana legally requires both parents to provide financial support for their child or children. The family court determines a payment amount for one or both parents based on an established formula. Learn more about the factors that influence Indiana...
Do grandparents have visitation rights?
When a marriage dissolves, it does not only impact the mother and father but the family of the two. Grandparents serve as a vital component to the family unit. When your son or daughter divorces his or her spouse, you may wonder what this means for your relationship...
Grandparents’ rights in Indiana
Grandparents plan an integral role in their grandchildren's lives, so when a parent cuts off contact for whatever reason — whether because of divorce, death of the other parent or a family feud — it can hurt both the child and the grandparent. Though Indiana law does...