On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Sep 26, 2019 | Family Law
Recently in Indiana and throughout the country, there has been a demographic trend in family law that involves older couples. According to Forbes, it is becoming more common for couples who have been married for a long time to end their marriage. Statistics show that...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Jul 30, 2019 | Family Law
Various legal complications often arise for parents who fall behind on their child support obligations. It is very important for non-custodial parents to be aware of their responsibilities and the potential impact of delinquency. Aside from being taken into custody,...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Jul 20, 2019 | Family Law
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...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Jun 14, 2019 | Family Law
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...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Jun 7, 2019 | Family Law
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...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Jun 5, 2019 | Family Law
Most Indiana residents likely know at least one couple who have gotten divorced, and it is possible that a prenuptial agreement played a role in the separation process. A properly structured prenuptial agreement may allow for both partners in a relationship to...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | May 2, 2019 | Family Law
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...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Feb 26, 2019 | Family Law
Virtually no one enters into a marriage thinking about divorce. Unfortunately, divorce is a distinct possibility for many couples, which is why prenuptial agreements are so useful. Forbes offers some insight into these documents so couples in Indiana can make the...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Feb 12, 2019 | Family Law
With your recent engagement, you have had a couple of close family members express their concern about your ability to protect your assets in the event your relationship does not work out. While you would rather not think about the negative, you do acknowledge that...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Jan 23, 2019 | Family Law
When you and your spouse cannot have a civil conversation without a fight erupting, it can be easy to feel like there is no way forward. If you have children getting caught in the middle, and financial concerns in multiple accounts, you probably think the situation is...
