Any man in Indiana who has become a father knows how dramatically this event changes their lives. The world is simply never the same again once a person moves into the role of parent. To think that society for so long tried to keep fathers out of the parenting role to...
Month: May 2019
Understanding when grandparents can vie for custody
In Indiana, there are laws used to determine matters of child custody and visitation rights for grandparents. In many cases, these laws can be more intricate and confusing than a person may be expecting, and it can actually be quite hard for a grandparent to gain...
Facts about grandfamilies in Indiana
If you are a grandparent in Indiana who either has custody of your grandchildren or who is seeking how to get custody of your grandchildren, it can be helpful for you to know that you are not alone. Certainly, most people do not assume that they will need to raise...
A comprehensive parenting agreement is essential
Most divorcing couples are able to resolve disagreements before their case heads to court. This is typically the result of some form of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation.While there are many details to work through, those associated with child custody...
Do grandparents’ visitation rights change after adoption?
If you are a grandparent seeking the legal right to visit your grandchildren, you likely know that Indiana grants you the option to petition for visitation. There are several different factors that may affect a court's ruling on your petition. For example, if you are...
Overcoming challenges associated with raising a grandchild
Increasingly, grandparents across Indiana and many other states are finding themselves spending their “golden years” raising their own grandchildren, and if you are among them, you may understand all too well that doing so has its challenges. Maybe you are...
