As a man who may be the father of a child, it’s very important for you to establish paternity. While it’s assumed that a man is the father of a child born during his marriage, the same is not true in other cases. Since you have to establish your rights if you are...
Indianapolis Family Law Blog
If a custody decree is unfair, you can ask the courts to change it
One of the hardest things about being a dad is how people just don't respect fathers the same way they do mothers. Involved fathers who want to spend a lot of time with their children can find themselves fighting an uphill battle during divorce because of the social...
Is your former spouse trying to turn your child against you?
When you file for divorce in Indiana, you hope that your estranged spouse will act in good faith during the negotiations. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Many parents engage in something called "malicious parent syndrome" in an attempt to punish the other...
What to do after a custody order goes into effect
Indiana law typically allows both parents to have a relationship with their child after a divorce. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that you'll obtain custody of your son or daughter. Fortunately, it is possible to pursue changes to a custody order after it is...
Unmarried fathers have parental rights
Fathers in Indiana have parental rights regardless of whether they're married to their child’s mother. To exclude a biological father from custody or visitation of his child, a mother would have to prove that the father is unfit in some way. The best interests of the...
Grandparents can win visitation rights
Parents receiving sole visitation rights is a generally understood outcome in divorce cases. Many people overlook the potential rights of extended family members, though. If a family court deems it beneficial for the children that their grandparents have visitation...
Protective orders and concerns about possible perjury
Some personal relations in Indiana may become hostile and violent. The relationship could be between spouses, parents and children, and others. Regardless of the people involved, a threat may exist that leads someone to worry about his/her safety. In such situations,...
Maintaining normalcy for children in a divorce
When Indiana couples get divorced and have children, much of the emphasis rightly centers on the kids. Your kids are already going through enough changes that can impact their lives, and you do not want to do anything to inflame the situation. Here are some tips to...
How can I claim visitation rights in Indiana?
If you have to split parenting time with another parent instead of sharing it, the experience is bound to be a little stressful at least. But we always want to be at our best for our kids. This is why legal representation in the quest for visitation rights is so...
Communication can help simplify a divorce
Weddings can be one of the most expensive and stressful events in a person's life. This can be especially true if the marriage leads to a divorce, which is often expensive and stressful in its own right. But that is not necessarily how it has to go. A lot depends on...
