Divorcing your spouse in Indiana is a stressful process, especially if you have children. If your ex-spouse engages in behavior intended to harm your relationship with your children and/or your reputation in the community, it can quickly become a nightmare scenario in...
Month: October 2018
Can grandparents gain custody of their grandchildren?
As grandparents in Indiana, there are numerous reasons as to why you might want legal custody of your grandchild. Perhaps the child's parents are incapable of caring for them. Maybe one or both parents are in jail. Here are some of the requirements that you must meet...
Sometimes, Indiana grandparents must step up and adopt grandkids
In many ways, modern families often seem more complicated than traditional nuclear families. Couples don't feel compelled to marry just because they want to have children or buy a house anymore. With both parents working, grandparents, aunts and uncles, or even older...
The importance of dads in kids’ well-being
Society today seems to be growing in its understanding of the importance of fathers in their children's lives. No longer are moms seen as the only important parent for kids. Yet, there are still some gaps when it comes to understanding exactly how and why dads may...
What if I don’t agree with how my ex spends child support?
Life can be challenging for divorced parents, whether they are the custodial parent or the one who sees the kids on the weekends. As the parent who pays child support, you understand that your ex-spouse has difficulty making ends meet, but money can be tight for you...
Generational discrepancy in divorce rates
For years now, many people in Indiana have heard reports bemoaning the ongoing rise in the nation's divorce rate. Many have pointed to this trend as some sort of evidence of a breakdown in traditional societal values. Others have considered it a reflection of the...
