Struggling with addiction does not automatically disqualify a parent from being awarded parenting time in Indiana. The state prioritizes the best interests of each child when determining parenting time. This standard – while subjective to a degree in practice – aims...
Indianapolis Family Law Blog
Protecting relationships with grandchildren when parents separate
Some grandparents jokingly say that if they knew grandchildren were so wonderful, they would have had them first instead of children. The bond between grandchildren and their grandparents can be beautiful and mutually beneficial. Grandchildren provide a source of joy...
3 important legal tips for grandparents seeking custody
Grandparents can help their children by providing child care and/or economic support. Occasionally, grandparents have to do more than the casual parts of a grandchild's life. They may need to actually seek custody of their grandchildren. When the parents of young...
How is technology shaping fatherhood in the legal system?
As technology has continued to advance, people have formed varying opinions about its impacts. Some believe it’s hindering one-on-one connection, while others appreciate the powerful tech tools that enable individuals from different parts of the world to stay...
What rights and responsibilities do Indiana fathers have?
Becoming a father is a potentially life-changing experience. Fathers may feel an intense bond with their children that only grows with time. They also have many responsibilities that come with fatherhood. Indiana law extends both rights and obligations to fathers. In...
What impact can adultery have on an Indiana divorce?
Adultery is a common and painful form of betrayal. Someone who has promised to love and be faithful to their spouse forever breaks that promise by beginning an intimate relationship with someone else. As such, adultery has long been one of the top reasons that people...
What does a birdnesting custody approach require from parents?
Most Indiana divorces lead to parents sharing custody. In a traditional co-parenting arrangement, the children frequently move back and forth between the spaces where their parents live. It can be very difficult for children to acclimate to those frequent moves, as...
What input can parents offer when grandparents seek visitation?
Grandparents often play a very important role in the lives of their grandchildren. They may serve as a child care provider, source of emotional support and friend. They can provide both parents and grandchildren with guidance. The bond that they share with their...
What happens to grandparents’ rights after an adoption?
Every state makes its own rules when it comes to a grandparent’s rights to be involved in their grandchildren’s lives over parental objections. In Indiana, grandparents can generally only seek visitation rights in certain situations. Those are generally limited to...
2 things unmarried fathers should know about paternity tests
For some fathers in Indiana, making use of their parental rights is easier than it is for others. Married fathers and fathers who are on good terms with the mothers of their children often benefit from a very straightforward process when seeking time with their...
